Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

Is kimchi soup the same as kimchi jjigae? ›

Kimchi soup, called jjigae, is a satisfying example. The fermented kimchi vegetables quickly provide deep flavor to the broth, so the soup can be produced in little more than half an hour.

Along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, kimchi contains natural probiotic bacteria. If you eat them regularly, the probiotics in fermented foods can be beneficial to your gut microbiome. Studies suggest that eating kimchi on a daily basis could help to improve some digestive problems.

Nutrition Facts per Serving:

Calories: 596. Protein: 37 grams. Carbohydrate: 49.5 grams. Saturated Fat: 3.6 grams.

Kimchi jjim (or kimchijjim, 김치찜) is a braised kimchi dish. It's typically made with pork, but you can use other meat if you like. In Korea, kimchi jjim made with mackerel is also popular. Because the kimchi is slow braised, this recipe uses less liquid than the amount used for kimchi jjigae (stew).

You may have heard kimchi being called a superfood because of its nutrition. Its main ingredients are vegetables, which provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Cabbage is packed with vitamin K, which helps your blood clot and keeps your bones from becoming brittle.

The stew is typically paired with a bowl of hot sticky rice. To eat, take a spoon of the broth, along with a piece of kimchi and pork and pour over your rice. Then balance it on your spoon and take a large bite! Kimchi Jjigae is comfort food for virtually all Koreans.

Kimchi spoilage and over-fermentation

It will continue to ferment at a cool temperature. If kimchi over-ferments, it will have a very vinegary odor and taste. It is not pleasant to eat raw, so it is often used for soups and stews. If any fermentation gets soft and slimy, then it is a sign of spoilage.

May support gut health

There is growing evidence that fermented foods such as kimchi may improve levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and may as a consequence improve symptoms such as constipation.

Fresh and fermented kimchi are both low in calories and may boost weight loss ( 49 ). A 4-week study in 22 people with excess weight found that eating fresh or fermented kimchi helped reduce body weight, body mass index (BMI), and body fat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 302 calories; fat 16.7g; saturated fat 3.8g; mono fat 5.6g; poly fat 5.8g; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 8.7g; fiber 3.1g; cholesterol 59mg; iron 2.9mg; sodium 559mg; calcium 222mg.

Is kimchi stew high in sodium? ›

Having said that, some things like kimchi and fish sauce do have a lot of sodium (salt added as preservative.) So, it varies. (There is a low sodium recipe for kimchi if you search for it, but never seen it in the stores.)

Kimchi Jjigae vs Soondubu

Soondubu has a much softer and fluffier texture from the silken tofu and the egg that gets cracked in at the end. Kimchi jjigae uses firm tofu that doesn't break down in the stew, and uses a lot more kimchi which is the predominant flavor.

Kimchi jjigae is a kimchi-based stew served with blocks of firm tofu, and, usually, small pieces of pork, whether pork belly or pork shoulder. On the other hand, soondubu jjigae, or sundubu jjigae, is a soft tofu stew, made by simmering silken tofu, assorted vegetables, and chopped kimchi in a spicy broth.

Jjigae (Korean: 찌개, Korean pronunciation: [tɕ͈iɡɛ]) are Korean stews.

Thicker and saltier than soup, jjigae contains more solid ingredients than guk. The ratio of liquid to solid ingredients is around 4:6. Unlike guk, the key component of jjigae is the solid ingredients such as vegetables, tofu, fish or meat. It is common practice for families to share a pot of jjigae.

Kimchi jjigae is a kimchi-based stew served with blocks of firm tofu, and, usually, small pieces of pork, whether pork belly or pork shoulder. On the other hand, soondubu jjigae, or sundubu jjigae, is a soft tofu stew, made by simmering silken tofu, assorted vegetables, and chopped kimchi in a spicy broth.

Soondubu has a much softer and fluffier texture from the silken tofu and the egg that gets cracked in at the end. Kimchi jjigae uses firm tofu that doesn't break down in the stew, and uses a lot more kimchi which is the predominant flavor.

Stir water, kimchi, pork shoulder, hot pepper paste, sugar, and salt together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until meat is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.