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Eva Pau's Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

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A bowl of spicy comfort.

Ingredients

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

  • 250g kimchi, with juices
  • 200g pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 500ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 100g tofu, cubed
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Method

  1. Sauté the pork and veg: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the pork belly until lightly browned, then add the onion and garlic, stirring for another 3 minutes.
  2. Add kimchi & spices: Stir in the chopped kimchi, gochugaru, and gochujang. Cook for 5 minutes until everything is fragrant.
  3. Simmer: Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.Add Tofu: Add the tofu cubes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with sliced spring onions, and serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.