Thursday, May 28, 2009

Kimchi Chigae ( Kimchi Soup )

This the delicious variation from the original kimchi., one of the traditional korean cuisine. Kimchi Chigae or Kimchi Soup is a very popular soup made from kimchi and kochujang. This traditional korean recipe is normally served in a stone pot and still boilling when served on the table. It contains kimchi as well as other ingredients such as green onion, onion, tofu, & beef besides some seafood. The particular ingredients, aside from kimchi, vary widely. Usually kimchi chigae is eaten with a bowl of rice.


Ingredients :


1 cup kimchi
16 oz beef meat / seafood

2 green onions, slice in a bias

1/2 pack dooboo ( tofu )

2 kochu ( hot green chili ), chopped

2 tablespoonful kochujang ( Korean chili paste )

1 tablespoonful kochukaru ( Korean pepper powder )

2 tablespoonful minced garlic
1 tsp soy sauce

3 cups water

salt, pepper, to taste



Method :


Place a pot on the stove, turn the heat on, add the meat / seafood and saute for a minute or so.
Add kochujang and cook till meat becomes white
Pour the water, add kimchi. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
Add soy sauce, kochukaru, and garlic.
Cook for about 20-30 minutes Add chilies, green onions, salt and pepper.
Cook for further minute

Serve warm with a bowl of rice.
Good luck and enjoy this easy prepare Korean Cuisine


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