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title: Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew with Pork and Tofu)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kimchi-jjigae
---

Gather @firm tofu{300%g} and @spring onion{2%stalk}.

Sizzle the @pork belly{250%g} in @sesame oil{1%tbsp} in a heavy pot over medium heat until its fat renders and the edges brown, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Add the @kimchi{400%g} and stir-fry another 5 minutes until it softens and smells caramelized. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the @gochujang{1%tbsp}, @gochugaru{1%tbsp}, @garlic{3%clove} and @onion{1}, then pour in the @water{700%ml} and any reserved kimchi juice.

Simmer, partly covered, for 15 minutes so the flavors knit together. ~{15%minutes}

Slide in the tofu slabs and simmer 5 minutes more without stirring hard, so they stay whole. ~{5%minutes}

Taste, season with @salt{} only if needed, scatter with scallions and bring the pot straight to the table with bowls of rice.