Cold Weather Comfort Food | Kimchi Jjigae EASY + #recipe

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a similar texture with added protein.

gochugaru

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides color and flavor, while red pepper flakes are often more accessible.

kimchi

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: sauerkraut

Fermented vegetables maintain probiotic benefits, while sauerkraut is budget-friendly.

Go grocery shopping for ingredients, including beef, soft tofu, kimchi, scallions, and smoked sausage.

Start cooking the beef in a pan without adding oil, allowing it to release its natural juices and fat.

Cut one small onion into chunks and add it to the pan with the beef.

Add about five scallions, chopped, and the homemade kimchi to the pan.

Sprinkle in beef dashita (beef bouillon powder) and about two teaspoons of Korean red chili flakes.

Add four cloves of minced garlic to the mixture and stir to combine.

Pour in four cups of water and cover the pan with a lid.

Once the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Check the broth for seasoning as it simmers.

Prepare the smoked sausage by scoring it diagonally across the surface.

Heat the smoked sausage in a separate pan with some cooking oil until it is heated through and slightly charred.

Add a little bit of honey to the pan with the sausage for a glossy finish and sweetness.

Add the silken tofu to the kimchi stew, cutting it into smaller chunks as needed.

Add more chopped scallion tops to the stew and let it simmer for another five minutes until done.

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