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Easy Kimchi Jjigae with Pork (Korean Kimchi Stew)
This Kimchi Jjigae with Pork is a traditional Korean stew featuring aged kimchi, juicy pork, and soft tofu. Bursting with rich, tangy flavors, it's a comforting dish that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 lb pork belly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 lb (450 g) sour kimchi sliced
- 4 tbsp kimchi juice
- 2 1/2 cup (600 ml) water
- 5 piece rice cake rounds optional
- 1 tsp Korean salted shrimp
- 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang) or Korean tuna sauce
- 1/2 lb (225 g) soft tofu sliced
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
611mg
(25%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
629IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% 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.