Clean and Delicious Pork Belly Kimchi Stew Recipe
Making a Clean Pork Belly Kimchi Stew
This kimchi stew is made with flavorful pork belly, resulting in a broth that is not oily at all, offering a clean yet rich umami taste. Follow this simple yet satisfying recipe to complete a hearty home-cooked meal! Elevate your dinner table with this delicious stew.
Main Ingredients- Pork belly, thinly sliced (Daepae Samgyeopsal) 250g
- Well-fermented kimchi 1.5 cups (chopped)
- Water 4 cups (total: 2 cups + 1 cup + 1 cup)
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Plum extract 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce (or soy sauce for soup) 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients by measuring them out. Measure the kimchi along with its juice, and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a pot, add the thinly sliced pork belly (250g), cooking wine (1 Tbsp), and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. This step helps to remove any porky smell and renders some of the fat, making the broth cleaner. Cook until the pork becomes tender.
Step 3
Once the pork is cooked, add 1 cup of water, chopped kimchi (1.5 cups), plum extract (1 Tbsp), and sugar (1 Tbsp). Stir well to combine the ingredients. Now, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes. This allows the kimchi to soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 4
After the kimchi has cooked sufficiently, add the remaining 1 cup of water and minced garlic (1 Tbsp). Bring it back to a boil over medium heat.
Step 5
Once the stew is boiling, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Adding anchovy sauce (1 Tbsp) at this stage will enhance the savory depth. If you like a bit of spice, adding chopped Cheongyang peppers will make the broth even cleaner and more refreshing.
Step 6
Finally, add the prepared thinly sliced pork belly and let it simmer for a short while longer until done. Because it’s made with thinly sliced pork belly, this kimchi stew is lean and light, offering a deep and refreshing taste. Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice!
