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This is a quintessential Korean comfort food perfect for a hearty dinner.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups aged kimchi, sliced","name":"Kimchi","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sliced","notes":"well-fermented/sour","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g pork belly, sliced into bite-sized pieces","name":"Pork belly","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"can substitute with pork shoulder","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 block of firm tofu","name":"Tofu","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"firm or medium-firm","group":"topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 medium onion, sliced","name":"Onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"medium size","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 green onions","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"for garnish and base","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)","name":"Gochugaru","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Gochugaru","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"helps balance the acidity of kimchi","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 cups water or anchovy broth","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"anchovy broth adds more depth","group":"base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a pot, combine the sliced pork belly and the aged kimchi. Sauté over medium heat until the pork is no longer pink and the kimchi begins to soften.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the sliced pork belly and the aged kimchi","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, gochugaru (red chili flakes), soy sauce, and sugar. Pour in the water or anchovy broth.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the kimchi to become tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the stew to a boil","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the sliced tofu and green onions. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through. Serve hot with steamed rice.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the sliced tofu and green onions","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The key to a great Kimchi-jjigae is using well-fermented (sour) kimchi. If your kimchi is fresh, the stew will lack depth. You can add a splash of vinegar if your kimchi isn't sour enough.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Pot","Knife","Spatula"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","wheat"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"Large hearty bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Kimchi stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pot on the stove until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e9ddb8a9b2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aa21f187-fc2e-4752-995d-cb51d01fe042","imageAlt":"Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kimchi","spicy","korean","stew","pork belly","tofu","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:25:36.605Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:25:36.605Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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