Kimchi and pork stew
A spicy Korean stew with kimchi, pork and tofu.
Approximate total time: 35 min3 servingsKorea

Ingredients
For 3 servings.
1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. Use metric quantities where stated. Times and servings are indicative.
- 450 g kimchi and 60 ml kimchi brine
- 225 g thinly sliced pork shoulder
- 1/2 pack firm tofu, sliced
- 3 spring onions and 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 480 ml anchovy or chicken stock
Step-by-step method
- Cut kimchi and pork into pieces; slice the onion and 2 spring onions.
- Place them in a saucepan with the kimchi brine.
- Add salt, sugar, gochugaru, gochujang, sesame oil and stock; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir, lay tofu on top and simmer covered for another 10–15 minutes, until pork is cooked.
- Scatter over the remaining spring onion and serve with rice.
✦ Kitchen tip
Use well-fermented kimchi; taste before adding all the salt.
A home-cooking adaptation. Timings are approximate and depend on ingredients and equipment. The photo may show different garnishes or presentation.
Recipe references
Ingredients and techniques referenced from the sources below; wording and structure adapted for Becas à Mesa.