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Kimchi-Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
5 from 6 votes

Kimchi-Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Craving something spicy and satisfying on a cold day? Try this classic Korean recipe for Kimchi-Jjigae!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound pork belly thinly sliced
  • 2 cups kimchi chopped, well-fermented
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup kimchi brine
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 ounces tofu cut into 1-inch cubes, firm
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pork belly and cook until it starts to brown.
  2. Add kimchi, garlic, and gochugaru to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the kimchi starts to soften.
  3. Pour in kimchi brine and water. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add tofu to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
  5. Garnish with green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 183mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 484IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 484IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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