This is a kimchi jjim with a deeper and richer flavor than the traditional kimchi stew I learned from my mom. By simmering cabbage kimchi and whole pork belly, the harmony of flavors is simply amazing. Don't miss out on my mom's secret ingredients!
Servings 2people
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Ingredients
1/4kimchi(1/2 for small kimchi)
500gfatty pork belly(the fattier, the richer the broth will be)
500mlwater
1seafood coin broth
1tbspsugar
1tbsptuna sauce(or substitute with anchovy fish sauce or soup soy sauce)
1tbspgochugaru
20gspring onion
1onion
7clovesgarlic
1/2tbspdoenjang(my mom's secret ingredient)
1.5ladlekimchi juice
Equipment
1 wide, shallow pot
1 kitchen scissors
1 Knife & cutting board
1 Tongs
1 Spoon
1 ladle
Method
Preparation
Prepare a wide, shallow pot.
Place the kimchi in the pot without cutting it.
Add the thick, fatty pork belly in whole pieces (the thicker, the richer the broth will be).
Spread half a tablespoon of doenjang over the meat. (my mom's secret)
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Add 1 tablespoon of tuna sauce (or substitute anchovy fish sauce or soup soy sauce).
Add 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes).
Add 20g (1 stem) spring onion.
Cut 1 onion in half and add to pot.
Add 7 cloves of garlic.
Add 1 seafood coin broth .
Add 500ml water.
Boil
Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
When it begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer for a total of 50 minutes.
Midway Check
After 30 minutes, turn the belly and kimchi once to ensure even cooking.
Cover and simmer for the remaining 20 minutes.
Serving
Transfer the belly and kimchi to a plate.
Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Jal meokgetseumnida!
Pork belly Kimchi Jjim 통삼겹 김치찜
Tear the kimchi into long strips.
wrap around the pork belly for the perfect bite. Enjoy!