Spicy and Flavorful Pork Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) – Super Easy Recipe
Spicy and Flavorful Pork Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) – Super Easy Recipe
How to Make Delicious Pork Kimchi Stew: The Simplest Recipe by Moon’s Kitchen TV
Hello everyone! Moon’s Kitchen is here to share a recipe that’s incredibly simple and satisfying: Pork Kimchi Stew! I’ll guide you through making it with ease. Give it a try after watching! ^^*
Ingredients- 1/4 head of well-fermented kimchi (approx. 300g)
- Pork (neck or belly) 300g
- Half a block of tofu (approx. 100g)
- Half a green onion
- Half an onion
- 2 Korean chili peppers (cheongyang peppers)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp MSG-based seasoning (Dasida) (optional)
- 4 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s marinate the pork. In a bowl, combine 300g of pork with 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 Tbsp cooking wine. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step helps tenderize the pork and remove any gamey odors.
Step 2
Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm. This size is perfect for stew, providing a good texture in every spoonful.
Step 3
Slice the onion about 0.7cm thick and cut the tofu into roughly 1.5cm thick pieces. Avoid slicing the tofu too thinly, as it might break apart while cooking. Aim for substantial pieces that hold their shape.
Step 4
Slice the green onion diagonally and the Korean chili peppers. The chili peppers will add a nice kick, but feel free to adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
Step 5
Now, let’s stir-fry! In a pot, combine the kimchi, onion, and marinated pork. Stir-fry over medium heat until the pork turns opaque, about 5 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent sticking. If the mixture seems too dry, add a little kimchi juice or water.
Step 6
Once the pork and kimchi are sufficiently cooked, add 4 Tbsp of red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute. Stir-frying the red pepper flakes briefly enhances their flavor and color without making the stew taste dry.
Step 7
After the red pepper flakes are evenly incorporated, pour in enough rice water (or regular water/broth) to cover the ingredients. Rice water adds a subtle richness and smooths out the flavors.
Step 8
Bring the stew to a rolling boil over high heat. Let it boil vigorously, uncovered.
Step 9
Once boiling, add the minced garlic, optional seasoning (Dasida), Korean chili peppers, and tofu. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Simmering on low heat prevents the tofu from disintegrating.
Step 10
Finally, season to taste. Add salt (or soy sauce) gradually until you reach your desired saltiness. Add the sliced green onions and simmer for another 5 minutes. It’s best to adjust the saltiness at the very end to avoid making the stew too salty.
Step 11
Your delicious Pork Kimchi Stew is ready! Serve hot with a bowl of rice for a perfect meal! 🍚
