The Ultimate Pork Belly Kimchi Stew: Guaranteed to Make You Want More Rice!
Better Than Delivery! Make Delicious Pork Belly Kimchi Stew in 40 Minutes with Your Rice Cooker…
Kimchi stew that everyone loves! Stop ordering delivery… Make it at home for a fraction of the cost and even tastier!!!
Main Ingredients
- 600g pork belly, cut into 3 large pieces
- 1/4 head of ripe kimchi, generous amount
- 1 stalk of green onion, cut into large pieces
- 6 cloves of whole garlic
Seasoning Sauce
- 500ml rice water, for a deep flavor base
- 1 Tbsp sugar, to balance the kimchi’s sourness
- 1 Tbsp doenjang (soybean paste), for umami
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce, for rich flavor
- 3 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine), to remove porky odors and tenderize
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes), for a hint of spice
- 500ml rice water, for a deep flavor base
- 1 Tbsp sugar, to balance the kimchi’s sourness
- 1 Tbsp doenjang (soybean paste), for umami
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce, for rich flavor
- 3 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine), to remove porky odors and tenderize
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes), for a hint of spice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, roughly chop 1 stalk of green onion into about 3-4cm pieces. Cut the 600g pork belly into 3 large chunks, suitable for placing in a pot or rice cooker. This size helps the seasoning penetrate evenly for a tastier result.
Step 2
Now, place the prepared pork belly chunks and the ripe kimchi (about 1/4 head) into your rice cooker. If the kimchi is too large, you can cut it down a bit.
Step 3
Tuck the large pieces of green onion and the 6 whole garlic cloves among the pork and kimchi. Leaving the garlic whole allows its mild aroma to infuse gently into the stew.
Step 4
The key to delicious kimchi stew lies in the sauce! In a bowl, combine 500ml of rice water with 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp doenjang, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp mirin, and 1 Tbsp gochugaru. Whisk everything together. Doenjang plays a surprisingly important role in achieving a deep, savory flavor in kimchi stew.
Step 5
Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients in the rice cooker, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Close the lid and select the ‘Steam’ or ‘Multi-Cook’ function, then set it to cook for 40 minutes. The rice cooker’s steaming function is excellent for tenderizing ingredients and allowing flavors to meld deeply.
Step 6
After 40 minutes, your fragrant and delicious pork belly kimchi stew is ready! Using chopsticks or tongs, cut the large pieces of pork belly into bite-sized portions. Gently separate the kimchi pieces as well.
Step 7
Arrange the tender kimchi and pork belly in a serving bowl. Generously ladle the rich, flavorful stew broth from the rice cooker over everything. This dish is so satisfying, it’s known to disappear quickly – a true ‘rice thief’! Enjoy your homemade masterpiece!
