How to Make Kimchi Jjigae - Kimchi Jjigae Recipe

How to Make Kimchi Jjigae

Ingredients

3 green onions chopped into ¼ inch pieces (split into two portions)
1/2 clove of minced garlic
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
1 cup of kimchi
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
1 3oz can of cooked tuna fish
1/2 tablespoon of crushed red pepper (purchased at Korean or Asian market)
28-30 ounces of chicken broth
1/2 block of tofu, chopped into ¼ inch pieces
1 pinch of salt
1 egg
Sesame oil (optional)

How to make it

Steps 

1 Place clay pot over medium flame and allow to properly heat for a few minutes before adding ingredients.

2 Once the clay pot is heated, add two table spoons of vegetable oil.

3 Add one teaspoon of sesame seeds, spread evenly within the clay pot, and allow them to toast into a golden brown color.

4 Add one cup of kimchi. 

Depending on whether kimchi is homemade or store bought, you may need to cut up kimchi into smaller pieces

5 Place cover on pot and allow kimchi to reduce to about a half a cup, approximately 4 minutes.

 Stir occasionally.

6 Add ½ a teaspoon of sugar and gently mix into the kimchi.

7 Open one can of tuna fish and add the entire contents into the pot. 

Gently mix in with the sugared kimchi and sesame seeds.

8 Add minced garlic, crushed red pepper, and one portion of the chopped green onions in the pot stirring gently until all ingredients are properly mixed.

9 Generously add chicken broth into the pot. 

Around 28 to 30 ounces should suffice.

10 Turn up heat to medium high, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.

11 Once stew is boiling, add a pinch of salt and remaining green onions.

12 Add chopped tofu to boiling pot and stir gently until all contents are properly mixed.

13 Let stew cook uncovered for about 10 minutes

14 Crack egg on top of boiling soup and then turn off the stove.

 Depending on your preferences, you may choose to serve soup upon cracking the egg or allow it to fully cook

15 Sprinkle with sesame oil before serving and enjoy!

16 Finished.