Korean cuisine: Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) Recipe
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) Recipe Kimchi Jjigae is a classic Korean stew that's loved for its spicy, savory, and comforting flavors. This recipe is designed to be easy to follow, even if you're new to Korean cooking. Ingredients (Serves 2-3): 1/4 head (about 300g) of well-fermented kimchi, cut into bite-sized pieces 200g pork belly or pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 block of tofu, cut into cubes 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 green onion, diagonally sliced 1 green chili pepper (optional), diagonally sliced 1/2 cup kimchi juice 3 cups water or rice water 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon Korean chili powder (gochugaru) 1 tablespoon Korean soy sauce (gukganjang) 1/2 tablespoon sugar (optional) A pinch of black pepper Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the kimchi, pork, tofu, onion, green onion, and chili pepper as directed. Sauté the Pork: In a pot, sauté the pork over medium heat until the outside is lightly browned. Sauté th...