How to Make Kimchi Jjigae

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place clay pot over medium flame and allow to properly heat for a few minutes before adding ingredients.

   Depending on whether kimchi is homemade or store bought, you may need to cut up kimchi into smaller pieces , Stir occasionally. ,, Gently mix in with the sugared kimchi and sesame seeds. ,, Around 28 to 30 ounces should suffice. ,,,,, Depending on your preferences, you may choose to serve soup upon cracking the egg or allow it to fully cook ,,
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   Step 2: Once the clay pot is heated

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   Step 3: add two table spoons of vegetable oil.

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   Step 4: Add one teaspoon of sesame seeds

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   Step 5: spread evenly within the clay pot

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   Step 6: and allow them to toast into a golden brown color.

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   Step 7: Add one cup of kimchi.

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   Step 8: Place cover on pot and allow kimchi to reduce to about a half a cup

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   Step 9: approximately 4 minutes.

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    Step 10: Add ½ a teaspoon of sugar and gently mix into the kimchi.

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    Step 11: Open one can of tuna fish and add the entire contents into the pot.

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    Step 12: Add minced garlic

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    Step 13: crushed red pepper

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    Step 14: and one portion of the chopped green onions in the pot stirring gently until all ingredients are properly mixed.

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    Step 15: Generously add chicken broth into the pot.

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    Step 16: Turn up heat to medium high

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    Step 17: cover the pot

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    Step 18: and bring to a boil.

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    Step 19: Once stew is boiling

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    Step 20: add a pinch of salt and remaining green onions.

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    Step 21: Add chopped tofu to boiling pot and stir gently until all contents are properly mixed.

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    Step 22: Let stew cook uncovered for about 10 minutes

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    Step 23: Crack egg on top of boiling soup and then turn off the stove.

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    Step 24: Sprinkle with sesame oil before serving and enjoy!

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    Step 25: Finished.

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