Original Korean YouTube video — embedded (no download)
How to Make Kimchi Jjigae
- 1
Cut the kimchi to your desired size, about 2 cups from a quarter napa cabbage.
- 2
Prepare pork shoulder, about 4 to 6 ounces.
- 3
Heat oil in a pot, add pork and kimchi, and sauté together until the kimchi is translucent.
- 4
Add gochugaru to taste or omit if preferred.
- 5
Add kimchi juice and rice water to the pot, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Cut and add additional ingredients like garlic and scallion towards the end of boiling. Boil for another 5 minutes.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with options like salt, soup soy sauce, fish sauce, or salty shrimp.
- 8
Ensure tofu is softened and dish is ready to serve.
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Original video embedded from YouTube.

