Spicy Pork and Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)
How to Make Delicious Pork and Kimchi Stew: Perfect for Dinner!
Let’s make a spicy and refreshing pork and kimchi stew. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for a hearty meal.
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 head well-fermented kimchi
- 100g pork (stew meat)
- 700ml water
- 1/2 cup kimchi juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to share a simple and delicious recipe for pork and kimchi stew, a dish loved by many. The broth is incredibly refreshing and spicy, making it a perfect rice companion. Let’s get started step-by-step!
Step 2
First, cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm). Also, slice the pork into similar-sized pieces. Heat a pot over medium heat, add a generous amount of cooking oil, and stir in the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the sliced pork to the pot. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry the pork until its color changes and it’s no longer pink. You don’t need to cook it through completely at this stage.
Step 4
Now that the pork is seared, add the chopped kimchi to the pot. Stir-fry them together for about 3-5 minutes until the kimchi becomes slightly translucent and tender. Stir-frying the kimchi deeply enhances its flavor in the stew. After stir-frying, pour in 700ml of water and 1/2 cup of kimchi juice. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
Once the stew starts boiling, season it with 1 Tbsp of soup soy sauce. If you don’t have soup soy sauce, regular soy sauce can be used, but soup soy sauce adds a richer flavor. Add the firm tofu, cut into large chunks, and the sliced onion. Set aside the green onions, which you’ll slice diagonally later.
Step 6
After adding all the ingredients and bringing the stew to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 more minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) and let it simmer for another minute or two. For an extra spicy kick, you can add some chopped green chili peppers.
Step 7
And there you have it! Your delicious pork and kimchi stew is ready. Enjoy it piping hot with a bowl of rice. The combination of the spicy broth and tender pork makes for a truly satisfying meal.
