Kimchi Jjigae Korean Spicy Stew

Name: Kimchi Jjigae Korean Spicy Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Aged kimchi; 250 g Pork belly (thinly sliced); 350 g Firm tofu; 1 medium Yellow onion; 5 cloves Garlic; 3 stalks Green onions; 2 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 750 ml Water or anchovy broth; null to taste Salt; null to taste Black pepper; 100 g Enoki mushrooms (optional)

Difficulty

easy

Time

50m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Kimchi Jjigae is an iconic Korean dish, a perfect choice when you crave something warming and flavorful. This spicy, sour, and umami-rich stew is made with fermented kimchi, tender pork, and soft tofu. It's easy to prepare yet offers a deep and complex flavor profile that will surely captivate your taste buds. Ideal for cold days or a quick yet satisfying dinner.

Steps

Preparation

Slice the pork belly into thin strips. Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces if necessary. Dice the tofu, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions. Prepare the gochugaru, gochujang, and soy sauce.

Sauté and Season

In a medium pot or Korean earthenware pot (ttukbaegi) over medium heat, sauté the pork belly in sesame oil until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the kimchi, gochugaru, gochujang, and soy sauce. Mix well and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the kimchi softens and the flavors meld.

Simmer the Stew

Pour in the water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Finish and Serve

Add the diced tofu and enoki mushrooms (if using), and cook for another 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the mushrooms are tender. Garnish with fresh green onions and serve immediately, hot, with rice.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 400g
Calories	115 kcal	460 kcal
Protein	9g	36g
Fat	6g	24g
Carbohydrate	6g	24g
Fiber	2.5g	10g
Sugar	2.5g	10g

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Kimchi Jjigae Korean Spicy Stew

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Preparation

Sauté and Season

Simmer the Stew

Finish and Serve

Extra Tips

► Use well-fermented, sour kimchi; this gives the dish its true depth and flavor.

► Instead of pork belly, you can use pork shoulder or beef, but pork belly provides the most succulent taste.

► Serve hot with rice and perhaps a fried egg on top for an even richer experience.

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