Umma's Kimchi Jigeh Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Umma's Kimchi Jigeh Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil

5 cloves garlic

minced

or more to taste

1 teaspoon minced ginger

½ pound boneless pork loin

sliced

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups kimchi

large slices

juice reserved

1 small onion

quartered

1 tablespoon kochu jang (Korean red pepper paste)

1 teaspoon beef dashida (bouillon granules)

4 cups water

or as needed

1 Korean green chile pepper

sliced

1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu

cubed

1 bunch scallions

cut into 1-inch pieces

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil garlic and ginger. Cook and stir until garlic is soft about 1 minute. Add pork; season with black pepper and salt. Stir-fry until pork is crisp and golden brown 3 to 5 minutes. Add kimchi and onion; stir-fry until onion is soft 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Add kochu jang and dashida to the vegetables in the saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover all ingredients and bring to a boil. Add green pepper and 1/4 cup reserved kimchi juice. Cover pot educe heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add tofu and simmer 10 minutes more. Add scallions and stir to combine.

Nutritional Information

Umma's Kimchi Jigeh Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 220.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.5g 39%

Carbohydrates: 13.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol: 27.2mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 2900.8IU 58%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.1mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 81mg 135%

Folate: 99.2mcg 25%

Calcium: 435.8mg 44%

Iron: 6.9mg 38%

Magnesium: 69mg 25%

Potassium: 679.5mg 19%

Sodium: 1101.4mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 47%

Calories From Fat: 100.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.