Spicy Korean Pork & Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)

Name: Spicy Korean Pork & Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Pork belly; 400 g aged kimchi; 60 g gochujang; 15 g gochugaru; 300 g tofu; 150 g onion; 20 g garlic; 30 ml soy sauce; 15 ml fish sauce; 30 ml rice wine; 800 ml water or broth; 40 g green onions

A fiery and flavorful Korean stew with pork belly, aged kimchi, and gochujang. Perfect for a cold evening. Batch-cook friendly and even better the next day!

Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 28 g
Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pork belly500 g
aged kimchi400 g
gochujang60 g
gochugaru15 g
tofu300 g
onion150 g
garlic20 g
soy sauce30 ml
fish sauce15 ml
rice wine30 ml
water or broth800 ml
green onions40 g

Method

5 steps

Sauté the pork belly and sliced onion in a pot until the pork is browned.
Stir in the aged kimchi, gochujang, and gochugaru, cooking for 3 minutes.
Pour in the water, soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice wine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the pork is tender.
Add the cubed tofu and sliced green onions, simmering for an additional 5 minutes before serving.