 Korean kimchi soup (Kimchi Jjigae) is one of the iconic dishes of Korean cuisine. With the tangy and spicy taste characteristic of kimchi, combined with tender pork, silky tofu, and a flavorful broth, this comfort dish always warms up meals on cold days.

綾 The recipe below will guide you step-by-step to learn how to prepare a Korean kimchi soup in a simple and successful way, with only basic ingredients. Best of all, you can purchase all the ingredients directly on HelloAsia.ch – fast, convenient, without having to run to multiple stores.

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Why try this Korean kimchi soup?

 Authentic Korean flavor – Tangy and spicy kimchi, tender pork, melt-in-the-mouth tofu.
 Convenient ingredients – Available on HelloAsia.ch, delivery throughout Europe.
 Comfort food – Ideal for cold days or a friendly dinner.

Ingredients for 2 people

Main ingredients

• 100 g pork belly

• 250 g all-purpose kimchi

• 100 g soft Japanese tofu

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 25 g green onions, cut into sections

Seasonings & broth

• 1 tsp gochugaru red chili powder

• 2 tsp fish sauce

• ½ tsp sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 300 ml water

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• Pepper

Preparing the Korean kimchi stew

1. Prepare the ingredients

• Cut the kimchi into 5 cm pieces, keep the kimchi juice.

• Slice the pork belly into pieces, season with ½ tsp sugar, a little salt and pepper.

• Cut the tofu into cubes, mince the green onion.

2. Sauté the kimchi and pork

• Sauté 1 tsp of minced garlic in a little oil.

• Add the pork and sear until lightly browned.

• Add the kimchi and sauté for 2 minutes to blend the flavors well.

3. Cook the broth

• Pour in 300 ml of water and the kimchi juice.

• Add the NONGSHIM Gochugaru chili and SQUID fish sauce.

• Bring to a boil over high heat for 4–5 minutes to keep the crunchiness of the kimchi.

4. Finish the stew

• Add the cubed tofu and cook for another 2 minutes.

• Before removing from heat, add the green onion.

5. Enjoy

The Korean kimchi soup is ready: a hot, flavor-rich dish with tangy-spicy kimchi, tender pork, and melting tofu. Served with white rice, it is simply irresistible.

Hello Asia Tips

 YOKIMCHI all-purpose kimchi: authentic taste, convenient in a pouch.
 Nori nu Japanese tofu: soft texture, melts in the mouth.
 NONGSHIM Gochugaru: vibrant red chili powder, balanced spiciness.

Conclusion

The Korean kimchi stew recipe is simple and fast: in just 30–35 minutes, you get a hot, nutritious, and tasty dish, perfect for a family meal or a winter dinner.

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