Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
  	  		김치찌개
  	  	
  	  	  		
  			Kimchi jjigae is a stew-like preparation of kimchi. It's a good way to get rid of the old, ripe kimchi that is no longer good to eat plain. Kimchi jjigae is a very homestyle food, and everyone has their own recipe. Here's mine...  		
  	  	Recipe Ingredients:
  	
  		  			- 16 oz pork belly (or any pork that has some fat), cut into small flat pieces
 
  		  			- 2 tbsp minced garlic
 
  		  			- 2-3 cups cut bite size of ripe kimchi
 
  		  			- 3 cups water
 
  		  			- 1 tsp of dried anchovy powder(myulchi garu 멸치 가루)
 
  		  			- l/2 pack medium-firm tofu (dubu 두부)
 
  		  			- 1 tbsp hot pepper powder (gochugaru 고추가루)
 
  		  			- 2 green onion stalks, bias sliced
 
  		  			- salt and pepper to taste
 
  		  	
  	Recipe Steps:
  	
  		  			- Place a pot on the stove (3-4 qt), turn the heat on high.
 
  		  			- Add pork belly and garlic and saute for a couple of minutes. Stir in cut kimchi and anchovy powder  and cook until meat and kimchi become tender, about 10 minutes.
 
  		  			- Add the water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for additional 2-3 minutes.
 
  		  			- Add the tofu, hot pepper powder (gochugaru 고추가루) and green onion and bring again to a boil -- simmer for 2-3 min.  Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
 
  		  	
  	
  		Serving Size: 3-4
  		Preparation Time: 30 minutes  	
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