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[[Kimchi]] jjigae is often cooked in Korean homes using older, more [[Fermented|fermented]] and "ripe" kimchi, creating a much stronger taste and containing higher amounts of "good" bacteria also found in [[Yogurt|yogurt]]. The [[Stew|stew]] is said to be more flavourful if prepared with older kimchi, while fresh kimchi may not bring out a full and rich flavour.

Sliced [[Kimchi|kimchi]] is put into a pot with [[Beef|beef]], [[Pork|pork]] or [[Seafood|seafood]], dubu, sliced [[Spring onions|spring onions]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] and are all [[Boiled|boiled]] together with water or myeolchi(멸치) [[Stock|stock]]. The [[Stew|stew]] is seasoned with either [[Doenjang|doenjang]](된장) ([[Bean|bean]] paste) or [[Gochujang|gochujang]] (고추장)([[Red pepper|red pepper]] paste).

Like many other Korean dishes [[Kimchi|kimchi]] jjigae is usually eaten communally from the center of the table if more than two people are served. It is accompanied by various banchan ([[Side dishes|side dishes]]) and [[Rice|rice]]. It is usually cooked and served [[Boiling|boiling]] hot in a stone pot.
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|TotalCalories = 1285
|PortionCalories = 321
|DatePublished=31st October 2012
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour 5 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 50 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Kimchi jjigae recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Yow!''

4/5

Nice, but my lips are still burning!
[[User:Chef|Jerry]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 1 tablespoon [[Groundnut oil|groundnut oil]]
| 175 g (6 oz) [[Pork belly|pork belly]] sliced very thin
| ½ medium [[Onion|onion]], peeled and chopped
| 4 Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and crushed
| 473 ml (0.83 pint) [[Kimchi|kimchi]] (including plenty of the [[Juice|juice]])
| 473 ml (0.83 pint) water
| 1 tablespoon [[Rice wine|rice wine]]
| 2 teaspoons [[Gochujang|gochujang]] (Korean [[Chilli]] paste) - or to taste
| 2 teaspoons [[Light soy sauce|light soy sauce]]
| 225 g (8 oz) Blue Dragon [[Tofu]], Firm Silken Style, cut into bite-sized cubes
| 2 [[Spring onions|spring onions]], thinly sliced
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a medium-sized pot and [[Fry|fry]] the [[Pork belly|pork belly]] for a 3 or 4 minutes, turning often.
| Add the [[Garlic|garlic]], [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] for 30 seconds, then add the [[Onion|onion]] and [[Fry|fry]] for 3 or 4 minutes until softened.
| Add the remaining ingredients apart from the [[Tofu|tofu]] and sprig [[Onions|onions]] and bring to the [[Boil|boil]].
| Reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 20 to 30 minutes.
| Add the cubed [[Tofu|tofu]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] for a further 5 minutes.
| Finally add the sprig [[Onions|onions]], remove from the heat and serve.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with [[Plain boiled rice|plain boiled rice]].
===Variations===
Use [[Pork tenderloin|pork tenderloin]] or even [[Bacon|bacon]] in place of the [[Pork belly|pork belly]].
===Chef's notes===
I did plan to make this recipe but the [[kimchi]] I made in preparation of this recipe was ok, but not really to my personal taste. As a result, I've not actually tried this recipe.
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[[Category:Recipes]]
[[Category:Korean recipes]]
[[Category:Main courses]]
[[Category:Pickles and preserves]]
[[Category:Soup and stock recipes]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes]]
[[Category:Garlic recipes]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]]
[[Category:Unusual recipes]]

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