Kimchi Jjigae Freestyle

Carmy Lim

Ingredients

  • 500 g Kimchi
  • 500 g to 1 kg pork belly (depends on the size of the cuts)
  • To taste Tofu (depends on preference)
  • To taste Chili paste
  • As needed Oil
  • To taste Mushrooms
  • To taste Sugar
  • As needed Water
  • Chili powder (optional)

Directions

  • Put a bit of oil on the pan, about 2-3 tbsp. After the oils heats up, put the kimchi in and stir.
  • After few minutes, add the kimchi water (that’s the liquid that comes with the kimchi) and add a bit of water and let it boil.
  • Once it’s boiling, add the pork belly (you can cut it, depending on how big you want).
  • Add the mushrooms (it can be sliced or not, and the type can change depending on want mushroom you like, but careful since it can change the flavor).
  • Add the chili paste and sugar, this is to taste since you might want to make it more spicy or a bit sweet. You can also add some chili powder.
  • Lastly add the tofu, you can cut it into slices or cubes and the amount depends on how much meat you added. It should be a little bit lesser that the meat, but you can change it if you like tofu. 😅
  • Let the soup simmer for a few minutes, about 5-10mins.
  • Remove from the stove and enjoy your very own kimchi soup ❤️