Kongbiji Jjigae
Kongbiji jjigae is a creamy and flavorful Korean stew made with ground soybeans.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Salt - To taste
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Gochujang (korean red pepper paste) - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Tofu - 1/2 cup, diced
- Kimchi - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Pork belly - 4 ounces, thinly sliced
- Water - 4 cups
- Soybeans - 1 cup, soaked overnight
Let's Get Started
- Drain and rinse the soaked soybeans.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the soybeans with 2 cups of water until smooth.
- In a large pot, cook the pork belly over medium heat until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the blended soybeans, kimchi, tofu, gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, and remaining 2 cups of water to the pot.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g