Daniel Park · Cheonggukjang jjigae

Cheonggukjang Stew with Aged Kimchi, Tofu and Anchovy Stock

12 ingredients

7 steps

What you need

  • 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water, for the stock
  • 8 dried anchovies, heads and guts removed
  • 1 piece dried kelp, about 10 cm (4 in) square
  • 150 g (5 oz) cheonggukjang
  • 150 g (5 oz) aged kimchi, cut into 3 cm pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 200 g (7 oz) firm tofu, cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru, Korean chili flakes
  • 1 green chili, sliced
  • 2 stalks scallions, sliced
  • 400 g (14 oz) cooked short-grain rice, for serving

Method

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  1. 1

    Put the water, anchovies and kelp in a pot and bring to a gentle boil. Remove the kelp after 5 min, simmer the anchovies for 5 min more, then strain the stock.

  2. 2

    Return the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the kimchi, onion, garlic and gochugaru.

  3. 3

    Simmer until the kimchi and onion are tender, 8 min.

  4. 4

    Add the cheonggukjang in lumps and break it up with a spoon. Simmer for 5 min.

  5. 5

    Add the tofu and green chili and simmer 3 min more.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat and scatter the scallions on top.

  7. 7

    Serve bubbling hot with rice.

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