Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of pork belly, sliced
- 2 cups of kimchi, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot, cook the pork belly over medium heat until browned and crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the kimchi and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the cooked pork belly back into the pot and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for cooking pork belly
- Boiling for soup
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 28g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork belly can be substituted with beef or chicken
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth
- Gochujang can be substituted with sriracha or red pepper flakes
Variations:
- Add tofu for a vegetarian version
- Add rice cakes for a heartier soup
Tips and tricks:
- Use older kimchi for a more sour and flavorful soup
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to your desired level of spiciness
- Let the soup simmer for longer for a richer flavor
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions on top.
Garnishes:
- Green onions and sesame seeds
Pairings:
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles
Suggested side dishes:
- Korean-style fried chicken
- Steamed dumplings
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too spicy, add more chicken broth to dilute the spiciness.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pork belly thoroughly before adding it back into the soup.
Food history:
- Kimchi soup, also known as kimchi jjigae, is a popular Korean dish made with kimchi and other ingredients.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, sour, savory
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.
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Region: Korean