Spicy and Deep Flavored Pork Belly Kimchi Stew
Spicy Whole Pork Belly Kimchi Stew Made with Aged Kimchi
A hearty and spicy kimchi stew featuring aged kimchi and tender whole pork belly, creating a perfect match that will have you reaching for more rice. It’s a fantastic dish for special occasions or for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
Kimchi Stew Ingredients- 1/2 head of aged kimchi (fermented napa cabbage kimchi)
- 400g whole pork belly
- 2/3 stalk of green onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of minced ginger (optional)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru, adjust to spice preference)
- 5-6 cups anchovy broth
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce (fish sauce)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the aged kimchi, which is key to the stew’s flavor. Cut the napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Layer the cut kimchi at the bottom of a pot. Then, add the whole 400g of pork belly on top. Layering the kimchi and pork belly together will yield a deeper flavor.
Step 2
Now it’s time to add the broth and simmer. Pour 5 cups of anchovy broth into the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the broth is boiling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium or low. During the simmering process, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to enhance the flavor, and mix well. It’s important to simmer on low heat to allow the flavors of the kimchi and pork belly to fully meld.
Step 3
Simmer for about 40 minutes. After 30 minutes of cooking, add 1 tablespoon of anchovy sauce for depth of flavor and 1/2 tablespoon of Korean chili flakes for spiciness, and mix well. Finally, add 2/3 stalk of diagonally sliced green onion and simmer for another brief period until the stew is complete. The aromatic green onion adds an even richer taste.
Step 4
Serve the finished kimchi stew hot for the best taste. Before serving, cut the whole pork belly in the pot into easy-to-eat pieces. Arrange the sliced pork belly and well-cooked kimchi attractively in a serving bowl. This completes your visually appealing and delicious whole pork belly kimchi stew. Enjoy a satisfying meal with warm rice!
