Veg Kimchi Jjigae Recipe | Easy Kimchi Soup | Kimchi Stew

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Vegetarian Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) ------ Sand pot: https://amzn.to/45NqsVE Stainless steel Knife: https://amzn.to/47tMaiI ------ Our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.in/shop/premkimforever?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_8CJARW5MDBTZ3QD614VD ------ Vegetarian Kimchi Stew (Chaesik Kimchi Jjigae). This version captures all the deep, spicy, and tangy flavors of the classic dish without any meat or seafood. ------ Ingredients 1 cup well-fermented vegetarian kimchi, chopped ½ cup kimchi juice (if available) 1 small onion, sliced 2-3 spring onions, chopped 200g firm tofu, sliced into ½-inch rectangles 5-6 button mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp Kashmiri lal mirch (red chili powder) 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp sesame oil (vegetable or canola) 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 cups rice water (or vegetable stock) Salt to taste For Garnish : 1 green chili, sliced A pinch of freshly ground black pepper --- Helpful Notes: Gochujang: For a more authentic and deeper flavor, consider adding 1 tsp of gochujang (Korean chili paste) with the garlic in step 2. Simmering Time: Simmering the tofu and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes (instead of 2-3) allows them to absorb more flavor from the broth. Sesame Oil: Adding the sesame oil at the end preserves its delicious nutty aroma. --- Instructions : In a medium pot or a clay pot, Add the chopped kimchi and sesame oil. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the sliced onion, sauté until onion turns color. Pour in the kimchi juice(if available) and 2 cups of rice water (or vegetarian stock). Add the soy sauce, Kashmiri lal powder, garlic paste and salt. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let it cook, for 8-10 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Gently place the slices of tofu, mushrooms and spring onions on top of the stew. Let it simmer for another 2-3minutes so the tofu heats through and absorbs some of the broth. Finish: Right before serving, Sprinkle with the green chili and black pepper . Serve Immediately! Carefully bring the bubbling pot to the table (use a trivet!). Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with plenty of hot steamed rice. Success Tips & Variations : Kimchi is Key: The older and more sour your kimchi is, the better your stew will be. If your kimchi isn't very sour, you can add a tiny splash of rice vinegar (about ½ tsp) to the broth to mimic the tang. Spice Level: Control the heat with the amount of gochugaru. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more at the end if you want it spicier. Leftovers: This stew tastes even better the next day! The flavors continue to develop. Reheat gently on the stove. Enjoy your hearty, comforting, and completely meat-free bowl of kimchi jjigae ------ Follow us on Instagram: @koreanmoms_kitchen For collaboration 📧: premkimforever@gmail.com ------ #koreanfood #kimchirecipe #kfood #cooking #kimchisoup #kimchi #cookingfood #recipe #cookingchannel #cookingathome #cookingvlog #cookingtips