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Kimchi jjigae
In a saucepan, cook the pork over medium heat until it loses raw colour and some fat renders, 4โ5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and stir until fragrant.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Kimchi jjigae take?
50 min all in โ 15 min prep, 35 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Kimchi โ 400 g (chopped, plus 3 tbsp juice); Gochujang โ 1 tbsp; Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much kimchi?
400 g (chopped, plus 3 tbsp juice) of Kimchi.
How much gochujang?
1 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tsp (optional) of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Pork โ Tinned tuna in oil. Add the tuna later so it does not dry out. A classic pantry version. Pork โ King oyster mushrooms. Brown them well. Check your kimchi for fish sauce if you need the pot vegetarian.
Any tips from this recipe?
Day-old rice is fine. Fresh rice is better. No rice is a mistake. If the kimchi is mild, add a pinch of gochugaru or extra gochujang.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.