김치찌개 (kimchi-jjigae) Recipe

Description

김치찌개 (kimchi-jjigae) or kimchi stew is a popular Korean dish made with kimchi, tofu, and other ingredients, such as pork, scallions, onions. It's believed to have originated in the mid-Joseon era (~1500s).

Ingredients

Servings: 2

Meat

• 0.5lb pork belly, bite size pieces
• 1tbsp mirin
• Black pepper

Kimchi & Other Ingredients

• 3/4c aged kimchi, bite size pieces
• 1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 150g firm tofu, sliced
• 1c water

Broth

• 1tbsp 고춧가루 (gochugaru)
• 1tbsp soy sauce
• 1tsp 고추장 (gochujang)
• Minced garlic
• Black pepper

Steps

1. Marinate pork belly in mirin & black pepper for 15m
2. Cook kimchi until soft
3. Add marinated pork belly, kimchi, onion, mushrooms, tofu, water, and broth sauce
4. Bring to a boil then lower to medium heat for another 10-15m
5. Top with sliced green onions