Soups & Stews

Kimchi Stew김치찌개

Name: Kimchi Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups aged kimchi with 1/4 cup juice; 6 ounces pork shoulder or belly, sliced; 8 ounces firm tofu, sliced; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon gochugaru; 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste; 1 green onion, sliced

A hearty home-style stew where aged kimchi, pork, and tofu simmer into a rich, tangy broth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Kimchi2 cups aged kimchi with 1/4 cup juice
Pork6 ounces pork shoulder or belly, sliced
Tofu8 ounces firm tofu, sliced
Waterpantry3 cups water
Garlic1 teaspoon minced garlic
Gochugaru1 tablespoon gochugaru
Soy saucepantry1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste
Green onionoptional1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

1
Put the kimchi, kimchi juice, pork, garlic, and gochugaru in a pot. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2
Add the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Add the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes more. Taste before adding soy sauce, then finish with green onion.

Ingredient substitutions

Kimchi: There is no exact substitute. Sauerkraut plus gochugaru can provide acidity and crunch, but the flavor will be different.
Pork: Chicken thigh or mushrooms can work, but the flavor changes.
Tofu: Use the closest available tofu texture. The result may be more fragile or firmer than intended.
Water: Broth adds more flavor where appropriate.
Garlic: Garlic powder works in a pinch but lacks fresh aroma.

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Source: Korean Pantry editorial kitchen

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