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Track Kimchi Stew Calories in Your Kimchi Jjigae Recipe

Authentic Kimchi Jjigae: A spicy, one-pot Korean kimchi stew made with aged kimchi. Hearty, delicious, and low in kimchi stew calories.
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 201

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 medium or large dried anchovies see Tip
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small piece dashima dried kelp; optional
  • 2 cups napa cabbage kimchi packed, fully fermented
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil or neutral cooking oil
  • 1-3 teaspoons gochugaru
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 ounces medium-firm tofu sliced into 1/2-inch thick slabs
  • 2 scallions roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch salt optional; see Tip
  • Ground pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the broth by cleaning the anchovies: slice open the bellies and remove the entrails while keeping the heads intact. Place the anchovies in a medium pot. Add water and dried kelp, if desired, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and boil uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the anchovies and kelp. Transfer the broth to a bowl and wipe the pot clean.
  2. Slice the kimchi into bite-sized pieces and set aside 1/2 cup of the juice. Warm oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the kimchi, garlic, and gochugaru to taste. Sauté while stirring for about five minutes until the kimchi becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Pour in the anchovy broth and any saved kimchi juice, then bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the tofu and scallions, cooking for approximately five minutes until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately while piping hot with a bowl of rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 958mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Kimchi Selection: I always use the oldest, most sour kimchi in my fridge because it provides that deep tanginess that fresh kimchi just cannot match.
Broth Alternatives: If you find