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Kimchi jjigae

  • Date06/24/2014
Kimchi jjigae

Spicy kimchi stew is one of Korea's most favorite dish. For a delicious pot of kimchi jjigae, make sure your kimchi is well ripened.

Ingredients 150g ripe (sour) kimchi, 80g pork (recommended: neck fillet), 20g green onion, 1/4 onion, 100g tofu, 800ml water, 50ml kimchi juice (opt.)

Seasoning 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp Korean chili powder, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Making

① Cut kimchi about 2cm wide.

② Cut pork into bite size chunks (0.7cm x 2cm x 3cm) and rinse in cold water.

③ Slice green onion diagonally. Cut onion in half, then slice. Cut tofu into 1.5cm cubes.

④ Make seasoning and mix with 1 & 2.

⑤ In an oiled pot, cook 4 on high heat for about 5 minutes. Add 600ml of water and boil for 20 minutes. When pork looks to be cooked, add 3 and remainder of water and boil for another 10 minutes on medium heat.