Korean Jjageuli Pork Stew
Quick answer
Jjageuli jjigae is a thick, reduced-broth stew of pork and potato simmered in a gochujang and gochugaru sauce.
What makes this special
- Jjageuli jjigae reduces pork and potatoes into a thick, concentrated gravy designed for mixing into rice with its bold red pepper paste seasoning.
- Potato starch thickens the broth naturally as it simmers
- Pork is seared first before gochujang deepens the sauce
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Dice potatoes into 2cm cubes so they can naturally thicken the broth.
- 2 Place 180g of pork in a pot over high heat.
- 3 Add 1 tbsp each of gochujang, chili flakes, and soy sauce.
Jjageuli jjigae is a thick, reduced-broth stew of pork and potato simmered in a gochujang and gochugaru sauce. As the potato pieces break down, they naturally thicken the stew into a hearty, almost gravy-like consistency. The pork fat renders into the spicy-sweet seasoning, creating a deeply coating sauce meant to be spooned over rice. Onion and green onion add sweetness and fragrance, making this a satisfying one-pot meal that needs little else on the side.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Prep
Dice potatoes into 2cm cubes so they can naturally thicken the broth.
Slice the onion into 1cm strips and finely chop the green onion.
- 2Control
Place 180g of pork in a pot over high heat.
Sauté until the fat renders out and the meat surface becomes evenly browned and fragrant.
- 3Season
Add 1 tbsp each of gochujang, chili flakes, and soy sauce.
Stir-fry for 1 minute to infuse the spicy seasoning into the meat without burning.
- 4Control
Pour in 450ml of water and add the potatoes.
Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 12 minutes with a lid until softened.
- 5Control
Add the onion and simmer for 8 more minutes.
Stir occasionally as the potatoes break down and the broth reduces into a thick, concentrated sauce.
- 6Heat
Toss in the green onion and boil for 1 final minute to release its fragrance.
Turn off the heat once the stew achieves a rich, hearty consistency.
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