Spicy & Flavorful Aged Kimchi Pork Rib Stew
The Ultimate Comfort Food: How to Make Aged Kimchi Pork Rib Stew
A perfect match of pork ribs and aged kimchi creates the best side dish for rice! This recipe for pork rib and kimchi stew is loved by everyone.
Main Ingredients- Pork ribs 600g
- Aged Kimchi 1 head (approx. 700g)
- 1 Onion (sliced thinly)
- 1 Scallion (sliced diagonally)
- 3 Cheongyang peppers (Korean chili peppers, sliced diagonally)
- 5-7 Whole garlic cloves
- Rice water (enough to cover ribs)
Seasoning Sauce- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Plum extract 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 4 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Rice wine (Mirin or Cheongju) 2 Tbsp
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Plum extract 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 4 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Rice wine (Mirin or Cheongju) 2 Tbsp
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for the dish by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion thinly, and diagonally slice the scallions and Cheongyang peppers. Leave the whole garlic cloves as they are.
Step 2
Soak the pork ribs in cold water to remove blood for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once the blood is drained, place the ribs in a pot, cover with water, add the whole garlic cloves and a pinch of black pepper, and boil for about 10 minutes. After boiling, rinse the ribs thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities. This step helps to eliminate any gamey odor.
Step 3
Take the boiled pork ribs and tear the aged kimchi into strips. Roll each strip of kimchi around the ribs. Tightly wrapping the ribs with kimchi ensures the flavors meld together beautifully.
Step 4
In a deep pot, lay down the thinly sliced onions at the bottom. Placing onions at the base prevents the ribs and kimchi from sticking to the pot and adds a subtle sweetness to the stew. Arrange the kimchi-wrapped ribs neatly on top of the onions.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients: gochujang, sugar, soy sauce, plum extract, gochugaru, oligosaccharide, minced garlic, and rice wine. Mix them well to create a delicious seasoning sauce. The sugar and oligosaccharide help to balance the sourness of the kimchi and add a glossy finish.
Step 6
Pour in enough rice water to cover the pork ribs and kimchi about halfway. If rice water is unavailable, you can use kelp stock or plain water. Drizzle the prepared seasoning sauce evenly over the ingredients.
Step 7
Now, cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Then, lower the heat to low and let it gently simmer for another 20 minutes, allowing the pork ribs and kimchi to become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Finally, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Your delicious Aged Kimchi Pork Rib Stew is ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice!
