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Kimchi Stew

Kimchi stew is a warm, hearty, spicy, savory dish popular in Korean cuisine, made with fermented kimchi, pork, and various seasonings.

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Kimchi stew is a warm, hearty, spicy, savory dish popular in Korean cuisine, made with fermented kimchi, pork, and various seasonings.

10 min
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
40 min
Total time
4 servings
Yield

Ingredients

15 ingredients

Adjust servings

Servings: 42 to 8

Ingredients and nutrition update together

Per serving212 kcal
Fat
13g
Carbs
7g
Protein
19g

Whole recipe (4 servings): 848 kcal

  • 1/4 cup kimchi brine
  • 1/3 cup chopped aged kimchi
  • 1/2 pound pork shoulder or pork belly, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 sheet dried seaweed, sliced
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (gochujang)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup tofu, sliced
  • Optional: dried anchovies or anchovy stock for broth

Method

6 steps
  1. Add 4 cups of cold water to a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Add dried anchovies or anchovy stock if available for broth flavor.
  3. Add sliced pork, sliced onion, chopped green onions, sliced dried seaweed, salt, sugar, red pepper paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey to the boiling water.
  4. Cook for about 20 minutes until the pork is tender.
  5. Add sliced tofu and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Use low to medium heat to prevent boiling over.
  • Add extra water or broth if you prefer a thinner stew.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper paste for spiciness.
  • Add more tofu or vegetables as desired.

Equipment

  • pot

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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