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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound pork belly thinly sliced
  • 2 cups well-fermented kimchi chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup kimchi brine
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 ounces firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pork belly and cook until it starts to brown.
    Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
  • Add kimchi, garlic, and gochugaru to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the kimchi starts to soften.
    Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
  • Pour in kimchi brine and water. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
    Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
  • Add tofu to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
    Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
  • Garnish with green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 24g (37%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Sodium: 279mg (12%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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