Kimchi is a food staple in Korea, served at almost every meal. Kimchi jjigae, is made of a spicy mixture of kimchi with a mixture of vegetables and seasonings. Kimchi recipes are so individualized that they are often handed down from generation to generation. Kimchi jjigae is also a healthy dish, full of vitamins and antioxidants.
Instructions
1. Saute the pork, cooking completely through, in a small saucepan.
2. Add the garlic, onion and ginger and saute until the onions are transparent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the kimchi, undrained, and stir just until it's hot. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Cut the tofu into small cubes while the kimchi mixture is boiling, and add it to the mixture.
5. Taste the kimchi jjigae and add hot sauce to taste. It will already be hot, so be careful.
6. Add vinegar if the kimchi jjigae needs a little more tang.
7. Add soy sauce and salt to taste.
8. Serve the kimchi jjigae over rice.
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