Kimchi jjigae
Introduction
Kimchi jjigae, commonly referred to as kimchi pot, is a beloved Korean food for many people. For chilly days or nights, none correlates with a classic comfort dish: an earthy stew that is simultaneously major and warming. Fridge dish’s tantalizing combination of acidic pantry kimchi and greasy pork makes for a risky food the trip.
Kimchi jerk chicken, which can also be known as Kimchi Stew, is a favorite Korean food that countless individuals hold very close to their hearts. This stew is the perfect warming food for bitterly cold nights or days. It’s full, spicy, and hearty. The food is made with old kimchi from the pantry and fatty pork meat. It has strong aromas and tastes that make it hard to avoid.
Cooking Instructions
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
In any case, Kimchi Jjigae is a perfect dish for many reasons. Firstly, it only calls for a couple of ingredients and comes together in 30 minutes. The quick deliciousness solution(short terms of course, you do not have to feed all the workers with it?!!!, ha-ha).
This dish is also a great one for your gut. Its an superfood surges more probiotics than the recommended intake of good gut baceteria Hell, kimchi is literally loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories making this superfood that much more crucial to your existence.
It is a quick and easy recipe, and I make this meal often because you can prep it up to 3 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator! Just another way to take care of all those sour old kimchi you still have laying around! I also use kimchi for making kimchijeon (kimchi pancake) with great pleasure out of my well-aged ferment, which makes a good side dishes in varied ways to eat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped kimchi well-fermented
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 lb pork belly or beef, spam, canned tuna
- 1/3 cup kimchi brine well-fermented
- 3 cups anchovy stock
- 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt to taste
- 1/2 package firm tofu cut into squares
2 green onions, chopped whites & greens separated
What is Kimchi Jjigae?
Kimchi Jjigae is a favorite Korean food dish known for its rich and hot flavors that assures so plenty of alleviation, joy. Soymilk stew is a homey dish enjoyed widely in Korea and considered as comfort food, which brings warmth & fulfillment to anyone. The nationally-loved kimchi used in the base of a dish is well-fermented and tangy, which plays off of tender pork to deliver depth. Anchovy stock provides a subtle umami flavor to the broth, which pairs nicely with the suppleness of tofu.
It is specifically a favorite in family meals and gatherings, with how the dish can be prepared depending on each region or household. Certain ones like it with more pork, others prefer extra tofu but in whichever way you take your broth is must be served sizzling. It is seasoned well and will taste perfect with a good quantity of boiled rice blending into the spicy tadka.
About the Kimchi
Kimchi Jjigae — The quality of your kimchi makes all the difference when making Kimichi jjigae. While it’s not that tough to make this dish, you absolutely need Kimchi at peak fermentation for the best taste. The Kimchi, the older and souer the better. One reason is that the brine used when canning or fermenting develops flavor not found in fresh (or un-fermented) versions. Believe me, if you try it with anything other than thoroughly fermented kimchi this isn’t good. Let me tell you — the key to an amazing Kimchi Jjigae, is all in your kimchi.