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Kimchi Jjigae: Comforting Korean Stew
Corea del Sur
Crazy with Chopsticks, Some Like It Hot, Spoon Dishes
Traditional
- 2servings
- 440 kcal/serving
- medium
Ingredients
Fermented kimchi (preferably old/sour)
300 g
Fresh pork belly slices
200 g
Firm tofu
200 g
Scallions (green and white parts)
2 units
Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
15 g
Gochujang (chili paste)
20 g
Light soy sauce
15 g
Sesame oil
5 g
Sugar (to balance acidity)
5 g
Utensils needed
About this recipe
The quintessential Korean 'Soul Food'.
This stew is not about elegance, but depth: aged fermented kimchi (mugenji) slowly cooked with fatty pork belly and gochugaru to create a thick, spicy, and complex broth.
It is the dish Koreans long for when far from home.
Served bubbling in a clay pot (ttukbaegi) with a bowl of white rice, it is the definition of 'comfort' on a cold day.
Instructions
1
Step 1
In a pot (or clay pot), sauté the pork belly in its own fat over medium heat until slightly browned.
You will need:
200 gFresh pork belly slices
2
Step 2
Add the chopped kimchi and minced garlic. Cook stirring for 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial: 'frying' the kimchi develops flavor depth and softens its texture.
You will need:
300 gFermented kimchi (preferably old/sour)2 clovesMinced garlic
3
Step 3
Incorporate the julienned onion, gochugaru, gochujang, and sugar. Mix well so everything is coated in vibrant red color.
You will need:
1/2 unitMedium white onion2 tbspGochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbspGochujang (chili paste)1 tspSugar (to balance acidity)
4
Step 4
Pour in the rice water (milky water from rinsing rice) or anchovy broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
You will need:
500 mlRice water (or anchovy broth)
5
Step 5
Add the tofu cut into thick blocks and soy sauce. Cook 5 more minutes for the tofu to absorb broth without breaking.
You will need:
200 gFirm tofu1 tbspLight soy sauce
6
Step 6
Turn off heat. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and plenty of chopped fresh scallions on top. Serve boiling hot straight to the table.
You will need:
1 tspSesame oil2 unitsScallions (green and white parts)
Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!
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Celebración cómica y surrealista de Kimchi Jjigae: Comforting Korean Stew, con ingredientes: Fermented kimchi (preferably old/sour), Fresh pork belly slices, Firm tofu, Medium white onion, Scallions (green and white parts).
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