# Kimchi jjigae (from Maangchi)

Video: [Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae: 김치찌개)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.77 per serving, ~$23.06 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$14.23* per serving (71%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 7 dried anchovies
- 1/3 cup amount Korean radish
- 3 green onion
- 3 to 4 inches dried kelp
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium size onion
- 1 pound fermented kimchi
- quarter cup kimchi brine
- 1/2 pound pork shoulder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- half hot pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp hot pepper paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- half package tofu

## Steps

1. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=68s) Remove the heads and black guts from seven dried anchovies.
2. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=79s) Peel and thinly slice the Korean radish.
3. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=93s) Cut the roots off three green onions and set them aside for the stock.
4. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=127s) Cut a palm-sized piece of dried kelp.
5. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=132s) Place the anchovies, radish, green onion roots, and kelp into a pot with four cups of cold water and bring to a boil.
6. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=141s) Chop two green onions for the stew and one green onion for garnish.
7. [3:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=180s) Slice a medium onion thinly.
8. [5:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=332s) Chop one pound of fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces and place in a pan with quarter cup of kimchi brine.
9. [6:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=367s) Cover the pan halfway and boil the kimchi mixture for twenty minutes.
10. [6:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=373s) Slice half pound of pork shoulder.
11. [6:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=382s) Add the sliced pork, one cup of sliced onion, and chopped green onions into the pan with the kimchi.
12. [7:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=420s) Lower the stock heat to low and simmer for another five minutes.
13. [7:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=426s) Season the stew with one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of sugar, half a tablespoon of hot pepper flakes, one tablespoon of hot pepper paste, and one teaspoon of sesame oil.
14. [8:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=483s) Strain two cups of the prepared broth into the stew pan.
15. [8:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=511s) Cover and cook the stew for ten minutes.
16. [9:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=558s) Slice half a package of tofu.
17. [9:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=575s) Uncover the pan, mix the stew ingredients, and arrange the tofu slices on top.
18. [10:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=610s) Cover and simmer the stew over medium heat for another ten to fifteen minutes.
19. [10:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgb92JWMCE&t=616s) Garnish with remaining chopped green onions and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan with lid
- knife
- cutting board
- strainer
- measuring cup

## What the video didn't say

- Total cooking time not stated
- Exact heat level for boiling stock not specified beyond medium flame

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