Korean Kimchi Jjigae

Korean Kimchi Jjigae

Korea's favorite stew: sour aged kimchi simmered with pork belly and tofu in a fiery, deeply flavorful broth.

30 minutes
4 servings
Korea
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups well-fermented kimchi, chopped
  • 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
  • 1 block firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cups anchovy or pork broth
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Scallions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté pork belly in a pot until browned and fat is rendered.

  2. 2

    Add kimchi, garlic, gochugaru, and gochujang. Stir-fry 5 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add tofu and onion. Simmer 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with sesame oil. Top with scallions. Serve hot with rice.