Kimchi Jigae
  1. In a pot, add pork belly and cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the fat begins to render.

  2. Stir in the kimchi and continue cooking for 5 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

  3. Add the sliced onion and scallion whites. Sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. Combine gochugaru, soy sauce, gochujang, garlic, and sugar.

  5. Pour in sauce base and broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

  6. If using tofu, gently place cubes into the stew and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.

  7. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and adjust seasoning to taste.

  8. Serve bubbling hot with a bowl of steamed rice. Garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds if desired.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

Cuisine🇰🇷Korean

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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