Pork Kimchi Stew: 10-Minute Wonder with Dashida
Super Easy Pork Kimchi Stew Recipe with Dashida (Ready in 10 Minutes)
Here’s a simple and delicious pork kimchi stew recipe you can make with ripe kimchi and pork, perfect for any day. Experience the deep, savory flavor that rivals restaurant-quality kimchi stew in just 10 minutes, enhanced by the umami of Dashida.
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups well-fermented ripe kimchi (approx. 200g)
- 80g pork shoulder or neck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 medium potato (peeled and sliced)
- 1 stalk green onion
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang peppers)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for a delicious kimchi stew. Tear or chop the kimchi into manageable pieces and cut the pork into bite-sized portions.
Step 2
Slice the green onion diagonally and finely chop the Korean green chili peppers. Peel the potato and cut it into half-moon shapes about 0.5cm thick, or into your preferred bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Heat a pot over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of sesame oil. Add the prepared kimchi and sprinkle with 0.5 tablespoon of brown sugar to soften its sourness, then stir-fry until the kimchi is slightly wilted. Add the pork and cook until it loses its pink color. Then, stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, and continue to sauté until the pork is lightly browned to enhance its flavor.
Step 4
Pour 300ml of rice water (or plain water) into the pot with the stir-fried kimchi and pork. Add the sliced potatoes; they will soften and add more depth to the broth.
Step 5
Add the magic ingredient for umami, one full packet of Dashida (dried anchovy soup stock powder). Cover the pot and let it simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Step 6
If your kimchi was particularly sour or the broth looks pale, add 0.5 tablespoon of red pepper flakes for a more appetizing color and a touch of spiciness. (This step is optional.)
Step 7
If you have an onion on hand, thinly slicing about 1/4 of it and adding it to the stew can contribute a pleasant sweetness and freshness. (This step is optional.)
Step 8
Once the potatoes are tender and the broth has reduced slightly, continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Finally, add the sliced green onions and chopped chili peppers, and simmer briefly. The fresh aroma of the scallions and peppers will provide a clean finish to the stew.
Step 9
Season with a pinch of black pepper to your liking for an aromatic touch, and your delicious pork kimchi stew is ready! It’s a perfect dish to serve with a bowl of hot rice.
Step 10
Thanks to the Dashida and the natural flavors of the ingredients, the stew is usually perfectly seasoned without extra salt. However, if you find it too bland, you can adjust the taste with a little more soy sauce for soup or salt.
