Golden Pork Kimchi Stew: Recipe for Deep and Rich Flavor
Golden Pork Kimchi Stew: Recipe for Deep and Rich Flavor
Golden Pork Kimchi Stew to Enjoy at Home
A hearty and deeply savory pork kimchi stew that’s perfect for any day! This comforting stew, filled with the harmonious blend of pork and well-fermented kimchi, will warm you up from the inside out. We’ve detailed each step to make it easy for anyone to follow, ensuring a delicious meal that will enrich your table. Dive into the flavorful world of our Golden Pork Kimchi Stew!
Main Ingredients- Pork (stew meat or belly), 200g
- Well-fermented kimchi, 1/4 head (approx. 300g)
- Green onion, 1/2 stalk
- Red chili pepper, 1/2
- Green chili pepper, 1/2 (optional, for extra spice)
- Onion, 1/4
Seasoning Ingredients- Sugar, 1 tsp
- Soy sauce (regular), 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (soup or fish sauce type), 1 Tbsp
- Red pepper powder, 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 tsp
- Soy sauce (regular), 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (soup or fish sauce type), 1 Tbsp
- Red pepper powder, 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare and chop the ingredients:
– Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm).
– Roughly chop the kimchi into similar sizes. Avoid chopping too finely to maintain texture.
– Slice the onion thinly and diagonally cut the green onions and chili peppers.
Step 2
2. Sauté the pork to enhance flavor:
Lightly grease a pot with sesame oil, add the pork, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the pork turns opaque white. This step helps to eliminate any gamey smell.
Step 3
3. Add kimchi and sugar, then sauté to deepen the flavor:
Once the pork is white, add the chopped kimchi and sauté together. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Sugar helps to mellow the tartness of the kimchi and enhances its savory notes. Continue to sauté until the kimchi becomes tender. This cooking process allows the kimchi’s acidity and the pork’s fat to meld, creating a richer, deeper flavor.
Step 4
4. Pour in the broth and add seasoning ingredients:
Pour the prepared water or anchovy-kelp broth into the pot with the sautéed ingredients. For kimchi stew, aim for about twice the volume of broth to solids for the best taste. Once the broth comes to a boil, add the soy sauce, soup soy sauce, and red pepper powder to season.
Step 5
5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer:
Add the sliced onions to the boiling broth and let the kimchi stew simmer gently. The onions will add sweetness and make the broth more refreshing. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the kimchi to soften and the flavors to meld.
Step 6
6. Finish and enjoy!
Once the kimchi is tender and the flavors have blended, add the diagonally sliced green onions and red/green chili peppers (if using) and simmer for another minute. Turn off the heat, let it rest for about 5 minutes for the flavors to fully develop, and then serve hot with rice!
