Kimchi Jigae Recipe

Name: Kimchi Jigae
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1-1/2 c. Kimchi (older more sour kimchi is best for flavor); 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. sesame oil; 1 c. Kimchi liquid; 2 green onions; 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper; 1/2 yellow onion; 4 cloves of garlic; 2 C. water; 1/4 c. gochujang; 2-3 Tbsp. gochugaru; Thinly sliced chopped pork, canned spam may also be substituted.; 1/2 pkg. extra firm tofu; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil

Servings: persons

1-1/2 c. Kimchi (older more sour kimchi is best for flavor)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 c. Kimchi liquid
2 green onions
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper
1/2 yellow onion
4 cloves of garlic
2 C. water
1/4 c. gochujang
2-3 Tbsp. gochugaru
Thinly sliced chopped pork, canned spam may also be substituted.
1/2 pkg. extra firm tofu
1 Tbsp. cooking oil

1
Chop kimchi into bite sized pieces; reserving a cup of the liquid.
2
Rinse, drain, and cube tofu.
3
Smash, peel, and mince garlic.
4
Slice yellow, and green onions and jalapeno.
5
Brown meat in oil, add sliced yellow onion; cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add garlic, cooking another minute. Add kimchi cooking until kimchi softens; about 2-4 minutes.
7
Add water, chili paste and chili flakes. (gochujang, and gochugaru)Add soy sauce.
8
Add tofu and boil until kimchi is soft. Lastly, add your sliced jalapeno and green onions, and drizzle in the sesame oil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 c. Kimchi (older more sour kimchi is best for flavor), 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, 1 c. Kimchi liquid, and more.

Yes, Kimchi Jigae falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kimchi Jigae

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