Kimchi Stew

Kimchi Stew, Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개, the true 101 of stews made from the iconic kimchi, usually well-fermented kimchi making the best stews. This is the chicken noodle soup of Korea. As ubiquitous as rice in nearly every region.

5 from 1 vote

Print

Kimchi Stew

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Kimchi-jjigae 김치찌개

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: jjigae, Kimchi

Servings: 4

Calories: 110 kcal

Author: David Kim

Ingredients

• 2 cups kimchi cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup kimchi sauce
• 1/2 lb pork belly or spam
• 1 med onion sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar or syrup
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp korean red pepper flakes
• 2 cups broth beef, bone, or seafood
• 1/2 pkg firm tofu
• 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except tofu into a pot.

2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.

3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add tofu, cover, and cook for 15 more minutes.

5. Add green onions before serving.