adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)
Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)
0 Likes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
A hearty Korean kimchi stew with pork belly, combining spicy, savory, and sweet flavors for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
  • For the rice
  • 2 cups short or medium grain rice, washed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • For the stew
  • 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups kimchi
  • 1/3 cup gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • Soy sauce or fish sauce, to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch planks
  • For the garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
Instructions:
  • Prepare the rice: In a saucepan over gentle heat, mix the rice and water. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Check after 10 minutes to prevent boiling over. If needed, reduce the heat. Remove from heat and let sit with the lid on until serving.
  • Sear the pork in a Dutch oven over medium heat until it renders fat, about 10 minutes. The pork should turn mostly grey but not brown. No need to add oil if the pork releases enough fat.
  • Prepare the kimchi: Squeeze the brine out of the kimchi into a small bowl, aiming for about 1/4 cup. If needed, take some from the kimchi jar. Chop the kimchi into bite-size pieces.
  • Enhance the flavors: Mix in the chopped kimchi, gochujang, gochugaru (adjust to taste for a milder stew), and sugar with the pork until well combined. Stir frequently until the mixture appears glossy and saucy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Incorporate the liquids: Pour in the saved kimchi brine and water, then simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust the taste by adding a splash of soy sauce or fish sauce, if desired.
  • Layer the tofu on top of the stew, allowing them to slightly overlap. Cook until heated through, around 3 minutes, even if they sink into the stew.
  • For an extra burst of flavor, add a drizzle of sesame oil, sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top of the stew. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it alongside the stew.

Similar Recipes