Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개)
Korean · East Asia
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STOVETOP
9/10
A bubbling, fiery stew of well-fermented kimchi, pork belly, and tofu in an intensely savory broth.
Why It Works
Aged kimchi (3+ weeks) has higher levels of lactic acid and free glutamate, giving the stew a sour-umami backbone impossible to replicate with fresh kimchi.
Key Ingredients
aged kimchi
pork belly
tofu
gochugaru
garlic
scallions
kimchi brine
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