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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Name: Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups Aged kimchi, chopped; 200g Firm tofu, cubed; 150g Pork belly or shoulder, sliced thin; 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 2 Green onion; 1 tsp Sesame oil

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Saute pork in sesame oil until browned (3 min).
2
Add kimchi and gochugaru. Stir-fry 3 min until kimchi softens.
3
Add 2 cups water and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer 12 min.
4
Add tofu cubes gently. Cook 5 more minutes.
5
Top with sliced green onion. Serve bubbling hot with a small bowl of brown rice.

*Pro Tips

1
Older, more fermented kimchi makes the best jjigae
2
Serve in a stone pot (ttukbaegi) to keep it bubbling at the table

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Fermented kimchi is a probiotic that supports gut health and blood sugar regulation. Tofu and pork provide protein with minimal carbs.

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