Description
Authentic Korean Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) is a bold, spicy comfort soup made with fermented kimchi, tofu, and savory broth. This hearty Korean classic delivers deep umami flavor and warming satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups well-fermented kimchi, chopped
- 1/4 cup kimchi juice
- 200g pork belly or beef, sliced
- 1 block firm tofu, cubed
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cups water or anchovy broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a pot over medium heat and add sesame oil.
2. Cook pork belly for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add kimchi and sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in gochujang and gochugaru.
6. Pour in kimchi juice and broth, bring to boil.
7. Add onion and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add tofu gently into the stew.
9. Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
10. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
11. Top with green onions before serving.
12. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use aged kimchi for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
- Let stew rest before serving for deeper flavor.
- Tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with rice for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg