Kimchi Jjigae also known as Kimchi stew or Kimchi soup is probably the most common way of consuming some aged Kimchi. It is a such a staple food in Korean households that typically Koreans would eat it at least once or twice a week if not more!
The classic Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi stew) recipe with some fatty pork. When the fat from the pork melts into the soup, it becomes irresistibly delicious! | MyKoreanKitchen.com
I originally shared my Kimchi Jjigae recipe back in 2006, when nobody knew my little website even existed. Every now and then, people try my Kimchi Jjigae recipe and they give me a raving review.
But every time I hear those kind words, I get embarrassed. You know why? Because the Kimchi Jjigae photo I took back in those days looked awful! Seriously, it didn’t look appetising and it looked rather scary. (Too zoomed in! lol)
The classic Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi stew) recipe with some fatty pork. When the fat from the pork melts into the soup, it becomes irresistibly delicious! | MyKoreanKitchen.com
Back to my Kimchi Jjigae, I love making Kimchi Jjigae with some fatty pork meat. Of course, you can make it differently using different types of meat (beef or tuna etc) but in my humble opinion, the fatty pork goes best with this soup. When the fat melts into the soup, it’s not just your ordinary Kimchi soup. It’s so comforting and irresistible!
Seriously, I can finish my bowl of rice just with my Kimchi Jjigae without any side dishes. You MUST try this! Promise? Enjoy!