Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae Recipe)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae Recipe)

Kimchi stew, or kimchi jigae, is a fiery red stew served in a served in a stone pot. Use store-bought broth, add tofu and a protein to make this at home!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 8 ounces pork belly or shoulder (225g, thinly sliced)
  • 1 pound kimchi (450g, with juices, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 3 cups chicken stock (700 ml, can substitute fish or beef stock)
  • 8 oz. firm tofu (225g, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and pork belly, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the pork is lightly browned and the onions start to soften.
  2. Add the kimchi and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the salt, sugar, chili flakes, gochujang, and broth. Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Uncover and lay the tofu over the top. Replace the cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Uncover for the last time and stir in the sesame oil. Garnish with the chopped scallion and serve immediately with steamed rice!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 460mg (19%) Potassium 240mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 415IU (8%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 415IU 8%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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

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