Dinner for 2
Kimchi Jjigae with capers
Fermented kimchi and pork simmer with kimchi juice, garlic, and tofu for a hot, savory Korean stew.
Typical price
$15.83for 4 servings
$3.96 per serving$15.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 43 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
KoreanDairy-freeLow-carbDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 13 oz | $5.63Typical price |
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed bite size kimchi
- 4 oz fresh pork belly
- 2 tsp gochugaru (optional)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup juice from kimchi
- 6 oz tofu
- 2 scallions
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 3-quart pot over medium heat and cook the pork belly for 5 minutes.
- Add the kimchi, garlic, gochugaru, salt, and pepper, then stir for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the kimchi juice and 2 cups water, bring the stew to a boil, and reduce the heat.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes until the pork reaches 145 F.
- Add the tofu and scallions, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
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