David Chang’s Easy Kimchi Jjigae
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David Chang’s Easy Kimchi Jjigae
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Kimchi stew (known in Korean as kimchi jjigae) holds a special place in our hearts, especially during the colder months. As the temperature starts to dip, there's nothing quite as comforting as this vibrant, flavorful soup. With the help of the microwave, you can savor a comforting meal in minutes.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
- ½ strip thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (30g) yellow onion, diced
- ¾ cup (125g) cabbage kimchi
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons gochujang
- 2½ oz firm tofu (1/4 of a package), cut into 1/2” slices
- ½ scallion, thinly sliced
Preparation
- Add the bacon, onion, and garlic to the Anyday and stir to combine. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the bacon starts to render and the onion begins to soften.
- Stir in the kimchi, soy sauce or tamari, and gochujang. Add the sliced tofu, nestling it among the other ingredients.
- Microwave for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the kimchi is heated through, and the stew is bubbly.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with white rice if desired.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Add sliced mushrooms with the bacon.
- Add chili flakes or more gochujang for an extra kick.
- Add frozen spinach for extra fiber.
Recipe notes
- This dish will taste even better the next day, once the flavors had time to infuse each other. Reheat the next day and enjoy!
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
