Rich & Flavorful Pork Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjim) with Aged Kimchi and Pork Belly
Rich & Flavorful Pork Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjim) with Aged Kimchi and Pork Belly
The Ultimate Home-Style Pork Kimchi Stew: A Delicious Aged Kimchi and Pork Recipe
Let’s make a mouthwatering pork kimchi stew by rolling tender pork belly in well-fermented aged kimchi and simmering it to perfection. This dish promises a depth of flavor that will have you scraping your bowl clean!
Main Ingredients- Pork 300g (Pork neck or pork belly recommended)
- 1/4 head Aged Kimchi (well-fermented)
- 1/2 stalk Scallion
- 1/4 small Radish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re diving into the making of a rich and deeply flavored pork kimchi stew, featuring aged kimchi and tender pork. This is a true rice-lover’s dream!
Step 2
First, prepare the aged kimchi. If it’s very sour, you can lightly rinse it and squeeze out the excess liquid, or use it as is – adjust based on its sourness. Slice your chosen pork (neck or belly) into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm thick. Then, carefully roll each piece of pork with a portion of the aged kimchi. Rolling the pork in kimchi helps it stay intact during cooking and absorb all the delicious flavors.
Step 3
Line the bottom of a pot with thick slices of radish. Radish adds a refreshing sweetness to the stew and softens beautifully as it cooks with the pork. Place the rolled kimchi and pork pieces on top of the radish. Pour in enough broth (or rice water) to generously cover the kimchi. Using rice water will give the broth a wonderfully nutty and savory depth.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the seasoning paste. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic (2 tsp), gochugaru (2 tsp), soup soy sauce (2 tsp), and sugar (1 tsp). Mix everything well. Evenly distribute this seasoning mixture over the kimchi and pork in the pot. (Adjust the amount of soy sauce based on the saltiness of your aged kimchi).
Step 5
Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pork is completely cooked through and the kimchi is tender. If the broth reduces too much during simmering, add a little more broth. Finally, add the sliced scallions and simmer for another minute. Your delicious pork kimchi stew is now ready to be enjoyed with a steaming bowl of rice!
