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Kimchi Jjigae Stew Recipe

A spicy and savory Korean stew made with kimchi, tofu, and pork.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Kimchi preferably aged
  • 1 cup Kimchi juice
  • 200 g Pork belly sliced
  • 1 block Tofu firm, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 stalks Green onions chopped

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat the pot over medium heat and add the pork belly. Cook until browned.
  • 2. Add the kimchi and garlic. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Pour in the kimchi juice and water. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Add the tofu, gochugaru, and soy sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 5. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes:

For a vegetarian version, skip the pork belly and use vegetable broth instead of water.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Kimchi, Korean Food, Stew
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