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Kimchi Jjigae Comfort Stew

Name: Kimchi Jjigae Comfort Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups kimchi; 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced; 1 block tofu, cubed; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp gochujang; 2 green onions, chopped

Kimchi jjigae is a staple in Korean households and represents the warmth and comfort Michelle seeks as she navigates her identity and loss.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups kimchi
1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
1 block tofu, cubed
4 cups water
2 tbsp gochujang
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1
In a pot, cook pork belly until browned.
2
Add kimchi and sauté for 5 minutes.
3
Add water and gochujang, and bring to a boil.
4
Add tofu and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Garnish with green onions before serving.