Hearty Korean Stew with Soybean Paste

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 pound Pork Belly, thinly sliced
• 1 Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Zucchini, sliced
• 1 Potato, cubed
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons Soybean Paste (Doenjang)
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 4 cups Water
• 2 stalks Green Onion, chopped
• 8 ounces Tofu, cubed
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the pork belly slices and cook until browned and crispy.
2. 2.Add the sliced onion, zucchini, and cubed potato to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. 3.Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4.Add the soybean paste, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. 5.Pour in the water and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. 6.Add the cubed tofu to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. 7.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. 8.Garnish with chopped green onions.
9. 9.Serve the stew hot in bowls and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor extra heat, add some sliced chili peppers to the stew.
• chevron_rightFeel free to customize the vegetables in this stew to your liking. Mushrooms, spinach, or cabbage would all be great additions.
• chevron_rightServe the stew with a bowl of steamed rice for a complete meal.