Delicious and healthy kimchi jjigae recipe [ 3 kinds of kimchi stew ]

Delicious and healthy kimchi jjigae recipe [ 3 kinds of kimchi stew ]

Kimchi Jjigae is the most popular dish among Koreans.
It can be made in three types using pork, pork ribs, etc.
This post will provide detailed information on how to make Kimchi Jjigae even more delicious for each of the three types and the ingredients used.”

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About Kimchi jjigae

Kimchi Jjigae is the most beloved and representative dish among Koreans.
Just like how there’s Jjajangmyeon and Jjamppong, there’s Kimchi Jjigae and Doenjang Jjigae.

Shall we talk specifically about Kimchi Jjigae?
The basic Kimchi Jjigae involves boiling kimchi, pork, water, green onions, and tofu to make the stew.

However, simply boiling it this way doesn’t bring out deep umami and richness.
Here are three recipes for Kimchi Jjigae that capture both depth and richness of umami.

◎ If you’re planning a trip to Korea, be sure to try it. ◎
This is a delicious Kimchi Jjigae specialty restaurant in Seoul.

Kimchi Jjigae Seoul Restaurant! Eunjujeong

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Why use ripe kimchi?

Freshly made kimchi doesn’t absorb the broth easily because it’s too fresh.
It takes a long time for the broth to seep into the kimchi, and if the kimchi isn’t properly aged, the flavor may not be as rich.

Using kimchi that has been aged in the refrigerator for about six months allows the broth to penetrate well, resulting in a deeper flavor.

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Delicious and healthy kimchi jjigae recipe

◎ Creating Different Flavors with the Same Ingredients!

Here are three ways to utilize kimchi.
For pork, I’ll introduce two different methods of utilization.

A type

How to use Kimchi

• Use kimchi that has been well-ripened for more than 6 months in the kimchi refrigerator.

How to Use Pork

• Apply cooking oil to a frying pan and stir-fry pork.

Type A Kimchi Stew Recipe

A. Put cooking oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the pork until it turns golden brown.
B. Put 500ml of water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
C. Dissolve 1/3 tablespoon of doenjang in water. [Adding doenjang enhances the richness of the dish.]
D. Cut 4 well-aged kimchi leaves from the refrigerator into pieces suitable for eating and add them.
E. Add the cooked pork from the frying pan to the pot.
F. Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic.
G. Add 1/2 tablespoon of red pepper flakes.
H. Close the lid of the pot and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
I. Add seasonings. [If the kimchi is salty, omit the salt and add 1/4 tablespoon of MSG to enhance the umami.]
J. Finely chop green onions and add them.
K. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
L. Turn off the gas stove and enjoy your meal.

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B type

How to use Kimchi

• Use kimchi that has been well-ripened for more than 6 months in the kimchi refrigerator.

How to Use Pork

• Use raw pork ribs instead of pork

Type B Kimchi jjigae Recipe

A. Put 500ml of water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
B. Dissolve 1/3 tablespoon of doenjang in water. [Adding doenjang enhances the richness of the dish.]
C. Cut 4 well-aged kimchi leaves from the refrigerator into pieces suitable for eating and add them.
D. Instead of pork, add 2 pork ribs with meat attached to the pot.
E. Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic.
F. Add 1/2 tablespoon of red pepper flakes.
G. Close the lid of the pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
H. Add seasonings. [If the kimchi is salty, omit the salt and add 1/4 tablespoon of MSG to enhance the umami.]
I. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces using tongs and scissors.
J. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
K. Finely chop green onions and add them.
L. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
M. Turn off the gas stove and enjoy your meal.

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C type

How to use Kimchi

• Pour oil on a frying pan and stir-fry the kimchi to use

How to Use Pork

• Apply cooking oil to a frying pan and stir-fry pork.

Type C Kimchi Stew Recipe

A. Put cooking oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the pork until it turns golden brown.
B. Put 400ml of water in a ttugbaegi and bring it to a boil.
C. Dissolve 1/4 tablespoon of doenjang in water. [Adding doenjang enhances the richness of the dish.]
D. Add 1 tablespoon of bone meal.
E. Cut 3 well-aged kimchi leaves from the refrigerator into pieces suitable for eating and add them.
F. Add the cooked pork from the frying pan to the pot.
G. Add 1/3 tablespoon of minced garlic.
H. Add 1/3 tablespoon of red pepper flakes.
I. Close the lid of the pot and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
J. Add seasonings. [If the kimchi is salty, omit the salt and add 1/5 tablespoon of MSG to enhance the umami.]
K. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
L. Finely chop green onions and add them.
M. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
N. Turn off the gas stove and enjoy your meal.

It tastes better if you add tofu.

Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and put it in.
3 pieces of tofu are suitable for 1 serving of earthenware pot.

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When using fresh pork.

To remove the pork odor, first put 150ml of water in a pot.
Add 1/3 tablespoon of doenjang and mix well.

Boil the pork in the water with dissolved doenjang. [This can help remove the pork odor.]
Once it boils sufficiently, add the remaining 400ml of water and continue boiling according to the recipe below.

The reason for adding an additional 50ml of water is to compensate for the amount of water evaporating as steam.
Once you’ve completed all the steps, follow the recipe for Type C.

A. Add 1 tablespoon of bone meal.
B. Cut 3 well-aged kimchi leaves from the refrigerator into pieces suitable for eating and add them.
C. Add 1/3 tablespoon of minced garlic.
D. Add 1/3 tablespoon of red pepper flakes.
E. Close the lid of the pot and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
F. Add seasonings. [If the kimchi is salty, omit the salt and add 1/5 tablespoon of MSG to enhance the umami.]
G. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
H. Finely chop green onions and add them.
I. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
J. Turn off the gas stove and enjoy your meal.

kimchi jjigae calories : about 450 calories

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Ingredient

• 500ml beef bone broth, beef bone powder
• Kimchi
• Pork ribs
• Salt
• 1 green onion
• 2 tablespoons of red pepper powder
• tbsp minced garlic
• tbsp MSG
• tofu

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Conclusion

You can add different ingredients to kimchi jjigae without pork.
Adding tuna makes it tuna kimchi jjigae.

Adding mackerel makes it mackerel kimchi jjigae.
Adding bean sprouts makes it bean sprout kimchi jjigae.

Try creating your own new recipe by substituting other ingredients for kimchi in kimchi jjigae.
In addition to stew, there are various dishes you can make using kimchi, such as stir-fried kimchi, kimchi pancakes, and kimchi fried rice.

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