Easy Kimchi Jjigae with Pork (Korean Kimchi Stew)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Korean
Easy Kimchi Jjigae with Pork (Korean Kimchi Stew)
Description
Easy Kimchi Jjigae with Pork starts by sautéing pork belly slices in neutral oil until cooked, followed by adding sliced onion, minced garlic, and gochugaru chili flakes to coat the meat and aromatics. Sliced sour kimchi and its juice are then added, along with water and optional rounds of rice cake, creating a spicy, tangy soup base.
The stew simmers, blending flavors deeply while rice cakes become tender. Seasonings of Korean salted shrimp and soup soy sauce adjust the umami and saltiness. Before serving, soft tofu slices are gently added and simmered briefly to absorb flavors without breaking apart. A sprinkle of green onions finishes the dish, adding freshness.
This kimchi stew is typically enjoyed hot alongside rice and various side dishes, providing a satisfying, spicy, and sour experience characteristic of Korean comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 lb pork belly sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 1 lb (450 g) kimchi sliced, sour
- 4 tbsp kimchi juice
- 2 1/2 cup (600 ml) water
- 5 piece rice cake optional, rounds
- 1 tsp Korean salted shrimp
- 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce or Korean tuna sauce, also known as gukganjang
- 1/2 lb (225 g) tofu sliced, soft
- 1 green onion chopped
- pinches salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add pork belly slices and cook thoroughly. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle gochugaru and toss everything to coat.
- Add sliced kimchi, kimchi juice, water, and rice cakes (if using). Cover with a lid and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. To season, add salted shrimp and Korean soup soy sauce and stir the stew. Taste the stew and season more with salt if needed.
- Add tofu slices and simmer for another 5 minutes. As a final step just before serving, garnish with green onion. Enjoy kimchi jjiage hot with rice and a few Korean side dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 629IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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