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Gochujang Jjigae (Spicy Zucchini Stew)
5 from 6 votes

Gochujang Jjigae (Spicy Zucchini Stew)

Gochujang jjigae is packed with robust flavor. This popular Korean stew is made with summer zucchini (or squash) and pork. It's on the spicy side but not overly so.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini slice into 1/2 inch sticks, large
  • 1/4 lb pork belly thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 onion sliced, small
  • 1-2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce also known as gukganjang
  • 1 tbsp canola oil or grape seed oil
  • 3-4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • anchovy sauce or fish sauce to taste, Korean
  • 1 jalapeño sliced, optional
  • 1-2 green onion chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine Korean chili paste, chili flakes, Korean soup soy sauce; mix well. Add the pork belly slices and toss with seasoning paste.
  2. Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the seasoned pork belly and saute for 1 minute. Add the water and onion (water should barely cover everything in a port), and bring it to boil. Lower the heat a little and continue to cook until the onion is soft.
  3. Add the zucchini sticks, garlic, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the zucchinis are almost tender.
  4. Season with anchovy sauce to your desired taste. Add the jalopeño and green onion and let it mingle for 1 minute. Remove the stew from heat and serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Substitution and Variation Ideas
  • You can substitute zucchini with other types of squash or pumpkin if summer zucchini isn't available.
  • Instead of pork belly, try using other proteins like canned tuna, beef, or chicken.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, use potatoes and/or mushrooms instead of pork. Adding cubes of tofu makes the stew hearty and satisfying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 209mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1.227IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1.227IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.