Kimchi Stew Kimchi jjigae Recipe is that the preparation of it often involves the process of fermentation. Fermentation was frequently utilized by enlightened spiritual practitioners of ancient Korea to create food that would benefit all people.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb lean pork or 1 can of tuna

adjust according to preference (more meat than kimchi or vise versa)

2 cups kimchi

1 Tsp sesame oil

1 Tsp Korean chili pepper paste

1 Tsp minced garlic

4 Pyogo a/k/a Shiitake mushrooms

1 block water packed bean curd

2 scallions

1 onion

Method:

Cut pork in bite-size chunks or strips. Cut kimchi into 1 inch pieces.

In a pot, add the pork, sesame oil, Korean chili pepper paste and minced garlic. Stir and cook over a medium high heat until the pork is nearly cooked through.

Add kimchi, some kimchi juice and 3 cups water. Bring to boil.

In the meantime, cut the mushrooms, bean curd and scallions. Lower the heat, and add the remaining ingredients. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until bean curd is heated through.

Serve immediately.