Looking for a hearty and spicy dish to warm you up? 🌶️🥘 Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 🍲 Ingredients: - 2 cups kimchi, chopped - 1 cup tofu, diced - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 onion, sliced - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 4 cups vegetable broth - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish) - Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Preparation Steps: 1. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add sliced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. 3. Stir in chopped kimchi and gochugaru; cook for 5 minutes. 4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. 5. Add diced tofu and optional mushrooms; simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Stir in soy sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 7. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving. Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins Calories: 180 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal. #kimchijjigae #comfortfood #spicystew

Korean Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak Bokkeum Tang) Hearty and Fiery Korean Braised Chicken Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken pieces (drumsticks or thighs work best) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 large carrot, sliced 1 onion, quartered 2 cups water 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish) For the Braising Sauce: 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated ginger Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry. In a deep pot or Dutch oven, place chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Add 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is tender. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #dakbokkeumtang #koreanbraisedchicken #gochujangrecipes #spicydinner #asiankitchen #koreancomfortfood #braisedchicken #chickenrecipes #homestylecooking #koreanstew #easykoreanrecipes #weeknightmeals #koreanflavors #spicystew #heartymeals #asiandishes #chickenstew #simmeredgoodness #koreaneats #homecookedlove 🔥🇰🇷 This Korean Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak Bokkeum Tang) is comfort food with a KICK! Perfect for cozy nights when you need something bold and flavorful. 🍗🥕