Spicy and Flavorful Kimchi Jjigae (Baek Jong-won Recipe)
Spicy and Flavorful Kimchi Jjigae (Baek Jong-won Recipe)
Spicy and Deep-Flavored Kimchi Jjigae Made with Baek Jong-won’s Recipe
The season for enjoying the ultimate comfort food, Kimchi Jjigae, has arrived! While there are countless ways to make this beloved dish, today we’ve followed Baek Jong-won’s popular recipe to create a rich and satisfying stew. It’s especially delicious when enjoyed after a hearty meat meal! Get ready for a bowl that perfectly complements freshly cooked rice.
Kimchi Jjigae Main Ingredients- 1 cup well-fermented kimchi (based on paper cup)
- 1 cup pork (stew cut, based on paper cup)
- 3 cups water (based on paper cup)
Seasoning for Flavorful Stew- 1 Tbsp fermented shrimp (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 green chili pepper (or Korean spicy pepper, sliced diagonally)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1.5 Tbsp red chili powder (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1 Tbsp fermented shrimp (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 green chili pepper (or Korean spicy pepper, sliced diagonally)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1.5 Tbsp red chili powder (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (based on 15ml measuring spoon)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare all your ingredients. Tip: ‘1 cup’ refers to a standard paper cup, and ‘1 Tbsp’ refers to a 15ml measuring spoon for accurate measurements. Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
2. In a pot, combine 3 cups of water, the pork, and 1 Tbsp of fermented shrimp. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat for about 10 minutes. As the stew simmers, the liquid may reduce, so it’s good to add a little more water to replenish it as needed.
Step 3
3. The fat that renders from the pork adds wonderful flavor to the Kimchi Jjigae, which is why it’s often said to taste even better the next day! This step allows the delicious essence of the pork to infuse into the broth.
Step 4
4. Now, add the chopped kimchi to the pot, followed by 1.5 Tbsp of red chili powder to enhance the flavor. The tanginess of the kimchi and the mild heat of the chili powder will create the foundation for a delicious stew.
Step 5
5. Add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce for soup to boost the umami, then reduce the heat to medium. Let the Kimchi Jjigae simmer gently until it’s bubbling nicely. Simmering over medium heat allows the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
Step 6
6. Taste the stew periodically as it cooks. If it tastes a bit bland, you can add a tiny bit more water or soy sauce for soup to adjust it to your personal preference. Adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste is key to any dish!
Step 7
7. While it’s commonly said that Kimchi Jjigae is best the day after it’s made, this recipe yields a delightful ‘slurp-worthy’ stew that’s perfect to enjoy immediately. If you prefer a deeply stewed, rich flavor, you can continue to simmer it over low heat for an additional 20 minutes, adding water little by little to prevent it from drying out.
Step 8
8. Finally, just before serving, garnish the stew with the sliced green chili peppers and green onions. Your delicious Kimchi Jjigae is ready! Serve hot with rice.
