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Waygook kimchi jigae

Kimchi jigae adapted to a more American style of cooking
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pork Marinade
  • 1 lbs pork tenderloin or pork chop, cut into 1” chunks that are ¼” thin
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp gochujang (red pepper paste, GF if needed)
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (GF)
  • 1 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Soup
  • 2 c packed fermented kimchi, with juice
  • 1/2 zucchini, cut into 1” pieces (optional)
  • 8 oz medium tofu or firmer, sliced into 1” cubes
  • 3 c bone broth, chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 5 green onions, sliced diagonally, 1 for garnish

Method
 

  1. Mix the pork marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Saute the pork plus marinade in a large pot until the pork is cooked through.
  3. Add the kimchi plus juice, and saute.
  4. Add the stock, salt, sesame oil, zucchini, and green onions and cover, simmering over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the tofu, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve with reserved green onion.