The Only Kimchi Jjigae Recipe You'll Ever Need

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.

Prepare the ingredients: chop the onion, slice the shitake mushrooms, and cut the scallions.

In a pot, combine the kimchi, kimchi brine, turbinado sugar, gochugaru pepper flakes, gochujang paste, sesame oil, and beef stock.

Add the prepared onion, shitake mushrooms, and firm tofu to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the flavors meld together.

Serve the kimchi jjigae hot with cooked white rice.

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