kimchi chigae (spicy kimchi stew)

kimchi chigae (spicy kimchi stew) can be prepared as simple as boiling kimchi in water. but we like ours with rich flavour. it is one of the best comfort food in cold cold winter.

ingredients

2 cups of kimchi the older the better
1 potato sliced or chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 can of tuna drain the oil beforehand
1 tbsp kochujang (red pepper paste)
soy sauce to taste
broth: kelp and anchovies

additional ingredients you can add: zucchini, tofu, scallions, beef, pork, shrimp, mushrooms or experiment!

1. boil kelp and anchovies in 3-4 cups of water. this is the broth. you can use chicken stock as an alternative.
2. add kimchi to the pot and stir fry until it is cooked (about 3-5 min).
3. pour the broth into the pot, add onion, potato, red pepper paste and can of tuna.
4. cook 20-30 minutes.

*if you are adding tofu, add it after the first 10 minutes or so and add scallions just before serving.

i feel that kimchi chigae taste better and better as you reheat and re-reheat. i usually make a large batch and eat it for couple of days. enjoy!



posted by rin