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Kimchi Jjigae Stew

Hearty Korean fermented kimchi stew with pork.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
4.8(3,500 ratings)
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About This Recipe

A comforting bubbling stew made with aged kimchi, pork belly, and tofu.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 300 gaged kimchi, chopped
  • 200 gpork belly, sliced
  • 200 gsoft tofu
  • 500 mlwater or anchovy broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté

    Sauté pork belly and kimchi for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Add broth and simmer 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tofu

    Slide in tofu, simmer 3 more minutes. Serve bubbling hot.

Pro Tips

  • Use well-fermented (sour) kimchi for best flavor.

Variations

  • Use canned tuna instead of pork for a lighter version.

Storage

Store in fridge up to 3 days.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (400g) · 4 servings total

Calories320kcal
Protein20g
Carbohydrates10g
Fat22g
Fiber3g
Protein20g
Carbs10g
Fat22g

Time Summary

Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min

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