Kimchi Jjigae

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https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/kimchi-jjigae
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound kimchi, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup kimchi brine
• 1/2 pound pork shoulder (or pork belly)
• 1/2 package of tofu (optional), sliced into 1/2 inch thick bite size pieces
• 3 green onions
• 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (hot pepper paste)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth

Instructions

1. Place the kimchi and kimchi brine in a shallow pot. Add pork and onion.
2. Slice 2 green onions diagonally and add them to the pot.
3. Add salt, sugar, hot pepper flakes, and hot pepper paste. Drizzle sesame oil over top and add the stock.
4. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium high heat.
5. Open and mix in the seasonings with a spoon. Lay the tofu over top.
6. Cover and cook another 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.
7. Chop 1 green onion and put it on the top of the stew. Remove from the heat and serve right away with rice.

Journal

• 2024-02-XX: Made with Maria. Super good! Very nice comfort food.