Kimchi Jjigae

Kimchi jjigae is a popular stew made with kimchi, pork, tofu, and spices.   Kimchi jjigae is SPICY.  It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.

It is also a very good meal for when you are sick.  The warmth and spiciness broth will help you to breathe better in no time! This dish is best made in a stone bowl.

Ingredients:

1 pound of kimchi Kimchi juice (from the kimchi bag) 3 cups of water 8 ounces of pork belly 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of gochujang (chili paste) 2 teaspoons of minced garlic 1 scallion, sliced 2 hot green chili (gochu), sliced 5 ounces (1/2 a pack) of firm tofu

Directions:

1.) Cut the pork into thin slices, set in stone pot (or sauce pan)
2.) Cut the kimchi into 1 inch pieces, add to pot
3.) Add kimchi juice, water, soy sauce, gochujang, and garlic to pot
4.) Cook over high heat for at least 30 minutes
5.) While the soup is cooking, cut tofu into small rectangles
6.) When the cork is fully cooked (browned) and the kimchi is soft, add the tofu
7.) Continue to boil for one more minute
8.) Add scallion and green chili to soup and turn off heat, serve hot

Notes:  

This meal is even more delicious with added gochugaroo (hot chili powder) and served with rice.
If you have a hard time finding gochuchang, don't worry!  It will be good even if you leave it out!
There are many variations to this recipe.  My recipe is what I like, but don't be afraid to make changes.  You could add beef, tuna, flat rice noodles (yum!), or vegetables.

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