An intense, boiling-hot Korean stew that transforms heavily fermented, sour kimchi into a complex, fiery, and deeply savory broth, anchored by the rich fattiness of pork belly and the softness of tofu.
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The . In a traditional stone pot (ttukbaegi) or heavy pot, sauté the pork belly over medium heat until it renders its fat and begins to brown. The rendered lard is the flavor carrier.
The Acid . Add the intensely sour kimchi and the minced garlic to the pork fat. Sauté for 5 minutes until the kimchi softens and its sharp, acidic edges caramelize slightly.
The Broth. Pour in the stock and the kimchi brine. Add the gochugaru. Bring the mixture to a vigorous, rolling .
The . Reduce the heat to medium and maintain a strong for 15-20 minutes , allowing the pork fat and the acidic, spicy broth to fully emulsify into a rich, complex .
The Finish. Carefully lay the tofu slices and scallions on top. for 3 more minutes. Serve bubbling fiercely at the table alongside rice.
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