Rich and Spicy Pork Belly Soft Tofu Stew (Samgyeopsal Sundubu Jjigae)
The Ultimate Comfort Food: Pork Belly Soft Tofu Stew
Craving a warm, comforting stew on a chilly day? This Pork Belly Soft Tofu Stew is incredibly simple to make and packed with deep, savory flavors. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Stew Ingredients- 1/4 head fermented napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
- 1 pack soft tofu (silken tofu)
- 150g pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 fresh egg
- Broth ingredients (1 handful dried anchovies, 1 piece dried kelp, 1 handful onion peels)
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced diagonally
Seasoning- Salt or soy sauce to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (gochugaru)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt or soy sauce to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (gochugaru)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Chop the fermented napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3cm). Cut the pork belly into similar-sized pieces. Slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 2
The secret to a delicious soft tofu stew lies in its flavorful broth! In a pot, combine water with dried anchovies, dried kelp, and onion peels. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to create a rich broth. Remove the anchovies and kelp, and set the broth aside.
Step 3
Add the chopped kimchi and pork belly to a pot. You don’t need extra cooking oil; the fat from the kimchi and pork belly will render as they cook. Sauté over medium-low heat until the kimchi softens and the pork belly is lightly browned. This step deepens the flavor significantly.
Step 4
Once the kimchi and pork belly are well-sautéed, pour in the prepared anchovy broth (or plain water). Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the kimchi is tender, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 5
When the kimchi is tender, gently add the soft tofu by breaking it up with a spoon into large chunks. Let the stew simmer for a few more minutes until the tofu is heated through. Stir in the diagonally sliced green onions and a pinch of black pepper for aroma. Adjust the seasoning with salt or soy sauce. Finally, crack in one fresh egg and cook just until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny. Your stew is ready!
Step 6
Carefully ladle the piping hot Pork Belly Soft Tofu Stew into serving bowls. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish with a side of rice!
