Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae Recipe)
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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae Recipe)
Description
Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae) begins by sautéing thinly sliced pork belly with onion and garlic until the pork browns and the onions soften. Chopped kimchi is then added and fried briefly to enhance its flavor. Seasonings including salt, sugar, Korean chili flakes, and gochujang are mixed with the pork and kimchi, then combined with chicken stock to form a rich, spicy broth.
The stew simmers covered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then tofu slices are layered on top and the stew simmers an additional 10 minutes with the cover on. Finishing touches include stirring in sesame oil and garnishing with chopped scallions before serving. The final dish balances the umami of pork and gochujang, the acidity and spice of kimchi, and the soft, clean texture of tofu.
This stew is traditionally served hot alongside steamed rice, making it a warming and filling meal. The use of kimchi with juices and the addition of chili flakes and gochujang provide depth and heat, while sesame oil adds nuttiness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 8 ounces pork belly 225g, thinly sliced, or shoulder
- 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. tofu 225g, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, firm
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 scallion (chopped)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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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