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Nabak-Kimchi Stew Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of Nabak-Kimchi (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 pound of pork belly (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 4 cups of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 scallions (chopped)

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pot, add the pork belly and cook over medium heat until browned.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the gochugaru, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir well.
4. Add the Nabak-Kimchi and stir well.
5. Add the water and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with chopped scallions.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Medium heat for cooking pork belly
- Low heat for simmering stew
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 320
- Total fat: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total carbohydrates: 7g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 16g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork belly can be substituted with beef, chicken, or tofu.
- Nabak-Kimchi can be substituted with regular Kimchi.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Add a beaten egg to the stew and stir gently for a creamy texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a non-stick pot for easy cleaning.
- Adjust the amount of gochugaru according to your spice preference.
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the stew in a pot over low heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stew in individual bowls with a sprinkle of chopped scallions on top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions

Pairings:
- Steamed rice
- Korean side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables, and marinated tofu.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed vegetables such as broccoli or bok choy.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stew is too spicy, add a splash of milk or cream to tone down the heat.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the pork belly is cooked through before adding the other ingredients.

Food history:
- Nabak-Kimchi is a type of Kimchi that is made with sliced radish and is known for its refreshing taste.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, and slightly sour.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the stew hot with steamed rice and Korean side dishes.

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Region: Korean

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Umami, Aromatic