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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) recipe by Safe Plated

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

A classic Korean stew made with kimchi, pork belly, tofu, and vegetables. Spicy, flavorful, and comforting.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyNUTS-free
420 cal|25g protein|20g carbs|25g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Kimchi
  • about 225 g Pork belly
  • 1 block Tofu
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 stalks Green onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a pot, sauté pork belly until lightly browned.
  3. 3Add kimchi, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for a few minutes.
  4. 4Add gochugaru, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. 5Add tofu and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. 6Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

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