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One Pot Kimchi Jjigae

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Enjoy the bold, spicy flavors of One Pot Kimchi Jjigae, a classic Korean kimchi stew packed with tender beef, silky tofu, and rich umami from aged kimchi — all made easily in one pot for a comforting meal in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups aged kimchi, chopped

  • 200g beef brisket or pork belly, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 block soft tofu, cubed

  • 1/2 onion, sliced

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 2 cups water or anchovy broth

  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

 

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the beef slices until they start to brown.

  • Add the chopped kimchi and sliced onion, stirring well to combine.

  • Pour in water or anchovy broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Stir in gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.

  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  • Carefully add the cubed tofu and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

 

  • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use well-fermented, sour kimchi for the best deep flavor.

  • For a richer broth, use anchovy broth instead of water.

  • Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of gochugaru and gochujang.

  • Substitute beef with pork belly for a fattier, richer taste.

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