Kimchi Jjiggae (Kimchi Stew) Version 1

Aternate Spellings: gimchi jjigae, kimchee chige, kimchijjigae, kimchi chigae
A popular Korean soup usually served boiling in a stone bowl at Korean Restaurants.

Ingredients

8

ounces

pork, chicken, or beef*

1

cup

kimchi

8

ounces

medium or firm tofu (1/2 package)

1

each

green onion

2

tablespoons

fine ground red chili pepper (DO NOT USE THE MEXICAN CHILI POWDER BLEND)

1

tablespoon

coarse ground red chili pepper

4

cloves

cloves fresh garlic

2

cup

water**

* Omit meat for vegetarian soup

** Replace water with 2 cups vegetable, beef, or pork soup stock for a richer flavor

Procedure

Prepare Ingredients:

Cut meat into small pieces.

Cut kimchi into 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips.

Thin slice the garlic from top to bottom

Cut tofu in half lengthwise, then slice into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices.

Cut green onion diagonally in 1/2 inch lengths

Cooking:

Place kimchi, meat, and water in a medium pot or large stone bowl over high heat and bring to a full boil.

Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes.

Skim any oil/foam from the top.

Add tofu, garlic, and red chili pepper, return to full boil, and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add green onion just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Entire recipe (38.4 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

661.64

Calories From Fat (36%)

240.22

Calories From Protein (54%)

360.58

Calories From Carbohydrates (9%)

60.84

Calories From Alcohol (0%)

0

% Daily Value

Total Fat 26.63g

41%

Saturated Fat 8.48g

42%

Monounsaturated Fat 10.68g

 

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.28g

 

Cholesterol 195.05mg

65%

Sodium 1853.5mg

77%

Potassium 1624.51mg

46%

Total Carbohydrates 15.42g

5%

Fiber 2.81g

11%

Sugar 3.74g

 

Net Carbohydrates 12.61g

 

Protein 86.04g

172%

Vitamin A 797.64IU

16%

Vitamin C 57.6mg

96%

Calcium 250.21mg

25%

Iron 6.35mg

35%

Vitamin E 0.81mg

8%

Vitamin D 0IU

0%

Thiamin 2.19mg

146%

Riboflavin 0.97mg

57%

Niacin 13.11mg

66%

Vitamin B6 1.48mg

74%

Folate 96.39mcg

24%

Vitamin B12 1.7mcg

28%

Pantothenic Acid 1.78mg

18%

Vitamin K 54.05mcg

68%

Phosphorus 829.76mg

83%

Magnesium 151.4mg

38%

Zinc 8.63mg

58%

Copper 0.75mg

38%

Manganese 0.52mg

26%

Selenium 104.8mcg

150%

Alcohol 0g

 

Caffeine 0mg

 

Water 949.01g

0%