Kimchi Jjigae

Ingredients

Cooked rice

2 cups

Salt

to taste

Water

4 cups

Green onions

2, chopped

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

1 tablespoon

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Tofu

1 cup, cubed

Pork belly

200 grams, sliced

Kimchi

2 cups, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the pork belly slices and cook until they are well browned.
3. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and kimchi to the pot. Stir-fry these ingredients for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
4. Stir in the gochujang and soy sauce, ensure that they are well combined with the other ingredients in the pot.
5. Pour in the water, increase the heat and bring the stew to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Add the cubed tofu to the pot and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. This allows the tofu to absorb the flavors of the stew.
7. Season the stew with salt according to your preference.
8. Garnish the stew with the chopped green onions just before serving.
9. Serve the Kimchi Jjigae hot, accompanied by the cooked rice. Enjoy this comforting meal!