Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew)

Kimchi-jjigae is one of the most common everyday stews in Korean households: well-matured, sour kimchi and pork simmered together for a good while, making a deeply spiced, warming dish.

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Method

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1. Fry the pork in sesame oil in a saucepan until the edges brown slightly.
2. Add the kimchi and fry it with the pork over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until the edges of the kimchi caramelise slightly; this gives the finished dish more depth. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
3. Add the kimchi juice, gochugaru and soy sauce, and pour in the water or stock.
4. Bring to the boil, then cook covered over medium-low heat for 15-18 minutes, until the meat is tender and the flavours have blended. ⏱ Timer: 15 min
5. Add the onion and tofu and cook for a further 5 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
6. Sprinkle with spring onion and serve piping hot with rice.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• The riper and sourer the kimchi, the better this dish will be; fresh kimchi does not give enough depth.
• Do not skip frying the kimchi: this is what caramelises the flavours.
• Kimchi juice (from the bottom of the jar) adds extra umami, so do not pour it away; whenever you eat kimchi, always save some.
• You can also make a quick meat-free version with canned tuna.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the kimchi fried before the liquid goes in?

Frying caramelises the sugars in the kimchi and concentrates its flavour, giving the stew more depth than simply adding it to the liquid.

Why does the recipe use kimchi juice as well as the kimchi itself?

The juice is an intensely flavoured liquid that adds extra umami and acidity to the base of the stew.

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