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No 04
STEW

Kimchi Jjigae

A spicy Korean stew made with kimchi, pork belly, and tofu. The older the kimchi, the deeper the flavor.

Servings
2
1×
Time15m + 35m

Ingredients

  • pork belly400 g
  • kimchi, including all liquid from the package500 g
  • water5 dl
  • spring onion1
  • onion1
  • minced garlic15 ml
  • coarse red pepper powder15 ml
  • fine red pepper powder10 ml
  • soy sauce15 ml
  • tofu1 package

To Serve

  • Fish sauce
  • MSG
  • Sugar

Preparation

  1. 01
    Cut 400 g pork into 1.5 cm chunks.
  2. 02
    Stir fry the pork.
  3. 03
    Slice 1 onion and 1 spring onion. Mince 15 ml garlic.
  4. 04
    Add 500 g kimchi, onion, 15 ml soy sauce, 15 ml coarse red pepper powder, 10 ml fine red pepper powder, minced garlic, kimchi fluid and 5 dl water and bring to boil.
  5. 05
    Cut the 1 package tofu in bite-sized blocks.
  6. 06
    When the stew boils, add the spring onion and tofu.
  7. 07
    Lower the heat and let the stew simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
  8. 08
    Season with fish sauce, msg, and sugar if needed.