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Authentic Korean Kimchi Jjigae Stew

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10 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:23

Prepare and chop 2 long strips of pork belly, 1/2 cup kimchi, 1 clove garlic, 2 ounces of tofu, and slice green onions.

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Watch out

Use a sharp knife carefully when cutting meat and firm tofu to prevent slipping.

Ingredients:pork bellyKimchiGarlicfirm tofu (diced)green onions
Tools:knifecutting board
02
Active Cooking
00:00:32

Heat Korean stoneware pot on stove, add 1 tsp sesame oil, add 1 clove of minced garlic, and stir.

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Watch out

Minced garlic burns quickly in hot oil if not stirred constantly, resulting in a bitter taste.

Ingredients:sesame oil (1 tsp)Garlic (1 clove)
Tools:stoneware potwooden spoon
03
Active Cooking
00:00:46

Add 2 long strips of cut up pork belly, mix continuously until cooked, and season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.

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Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pork belly to prevent cross-contamination, and stir constantly so the meat browns evenly without burning.

Ingredients:pork belly (2 piece)Salt (1 tsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
04
Active Cooking
00:01:42

Add 1/2 cup fermented kimchi, mix thoroughly with the cooked pork belly until well combined.

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Stir well so the kimchi releases its juices into the pork without sticking to the hot stoneware.

Ingredients:Kimchi (0.5 cup)
Tools:wooden spoon
05
Active Cooking
00:02:10

Add 1 TBS gochujang and mix everything together until fully incorporated.

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Gochujang paste is thick and can scorch easily at the bottom if not mixed properly.

Ingredients:Korean chili paste (Gochujang) (1 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
06
Active Cooking
00:02:34

Add 1 tsp gochugaru and stir well to distribute the pepper flakes.

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Stir thoroughly so the pepper flakes coat all ingredients without clumping.

Ingredients:Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) (1 tsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
07
Active Cooking
00:02:59

Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

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Pour water carefully to avoid splashing hot oil or mixture, otherwise it may burn your skin.

Ingredients:water (2 cup)
Tools:stoneware pot
08
Active Cooking
00:03:33

Add 2 TBS kimchi juice and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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Add kimchi juice slowly into the bubbling stew to prevent hot splashes.

Ingredients:kimchi juice (2 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
09
Active Cooking
00:04:19

Add 2 ounces of tofu and add 1 tsp of sesame oil, then let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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Drop tofu pieces gently into the hot boiling broth, otherwise hot liquid will splash and cause burns.

Ingredients:firm tofu (diced) (2 piece)sesame oil (1 tsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
10
Active Cooking
00:04:48

Turn off stove, add sliced green onions on top, and serve.

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Watch out

The stone pot retains extreme heat long after the stove is turned off

use thick mitts when handling to prevent severe burns

Ingredients:green onions (1 piece)
Tools:stoneware pot

groceryAll Ingredients

pork belly2 piece
Kimchi0.5 cup
kimchi juice2 tbsp
Garlic1 clove
Korean chili paste (Gochujang)1 tbsp
Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)1 tsp
firm tofu (diced)2 piece
water2 cup
sesame oil2 tsp
green onions1 piece
Egg1 piece
Salt1 tsp
crushed black pepper1 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardstoneware potwooden spoon