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Spicy Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae or Kimchi Chigae)
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:25min
This spicy kimchi jjigae (kimchi chigae) or kimchi stew is a favorite winter meal in Korea. It is best served with white rice to help balance the heat.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:41:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories276.4 kcal (14%)
Total Fat16.8 g (24%)
Carbs6.5 g (3%)
Sugars2.9 g (3%)
Protein24.4 g (49%)
Sodium694.3 mg (35%)
Fiber2.4 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

0.75 poundbeef
thinly sliced, such as sirloin

1 tablespoonsesame oil
divided

2 cupskimchi
preferably with napa cabbage, roughly chopped

0.5onion
chopped

2cloves garlic
finely chopped

1 tablespoongochujang
korean hot pepper paste

1 tablespoongochugaru

1 tablespoonsoy sauce

3 cupswater

0.5 x 14 ouncefirm tofu
block, cubed

2scallions
chopped

rice
Optional, steamed, for serving
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