This Man's Cook Pork Fat Kimchi Jjigae

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Blending the pork fat with beef bone broth beforehand ensures the fat integrates smoothly into the broth rather than floating on top, adding a rich, full-bodied texture.
• The 2-hour resting period after sautéing the kimchi and base is essential for achieving the deep, velvety, restaurant-quality flavor typical of premium kimchi jjigae—do not skip it.
• The dried anchovy powder is crucial for cutting through the richness of the pork fat and adding a clean, refreshing umami depth; if unavailable, use 5 whole dried anchovies added during cooking as a substitute.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who feel their usual kimchi jjigae lacks depth and want to recreate the rich, heavy broth of renowned specialty restaurants.
• ⭐Home cooks who want to make a generous batch of secret kimchi jjigae base, age it properly, and serve a restaurant-quality stew in just 15 minutes whenever desired.
• ⭐Fans of traditional Korean cuisine who appreciate the deep, hearty umami created by pork fat and dried anchovy stock.