Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개)
김치찌개 (Kimchi Jjigae) is a traditional Korean stew made with kimchi, tofu, pork, and a variety of vegetables. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold weather or whenever you're craving a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of well-fermented kimchi
- 8 oz of pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 block of soft tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups of water or unsalted broth
- 1 tbsp of Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 tsp of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the pork belly until browned.
- Add the garlic, onion, and kimchi. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the tofu, green onions, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sesame oil to taste.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon
Tools
Serving bowls Soup ladle
Serving suggestions
Serve with a side of steamed rice and traditional Korean side dishes like kimchi and pickled radishes.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the pork and use vegetable broth instead of water.
Cost
$15