Raymon Kim's Pork Soondubu Jjigae

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• When making perilla oil, add green onions before the pan gets too hot and sauté slowly over low heat to deeply infuse the oil with green onion aroma.
• Avoid adding too much kimchi, as it can overpower the authentic flavor of soondubu jjigae and turn it into a regular kimchi stew—use only a small amount for umami enhancement.
• Since soondubu continuously releases moisture during cooking, avoid adding excess water at the beginning to achieve a clean, clear broth.
• Using shrimp paste instead of salt enhances the harmony between pork and the broth, allowing you to achieve a deep, refreshing flavor without relying on additional seasonings.