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Gochujang-jjigae (Red Pepper Paste Stew)
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Gochujang-jjigae (Red Pepper Paste Stew)

Gochujang jjigae has a sweet-spicy depth that goes perfectly with rice. Vegetables and tofu add body and rounded flavor.

Prep 10minCook 20min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut 150g pork into bite-size, dice potato, and cut zucchini and onion into bite-size.

  2. 2

    Oil the pot and stir-fry pork on medium heat for 3 minutes until surface is cooked.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tbsp gochujang, 0.5 tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 tbsp soy sauce, and garlic. Stir-fry 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add 600ml water and potato, boil on high, then reduce to medium and simmer 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tofu, zucchini, and onion. Simmer 5 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Add green onion and cook 1 more minute to finish.

Tips

Adjust spice level by varying gochujang. Use 1 tbsp for kids.
Replace pork with canned tuna for an even quicker version.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
340
kcal
Protein
20
g
Carbs
28
g
Fat
18
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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