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March 2, 2026
Mukeunji Kimchi Jjigae (Aged Kimchi Stew), Rinsing in Sugar Water Eliminates the Funky Smell

Mukeunji Kimchi Jjigae (Aged Kimchi Stew), Rinsing in Sugar Water Eliminates the Funky Smell

Cook time
25 min
Difficulty
2 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 3

Ingredients

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Serves 3
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Steps

  1. Rinse the aged kimchi thoroughly

  2. Place kimchi in a bowl with sugar, knead together, and soak for 5 minutes

  3. Remove, rinse again in water, and cut into bite-sized pieces

  4. Season the cut kimchi with minced garlic, gochugaru, anchovy sauce, soup soy sauce, and sugar, and mix well

  5. Trim the cheongyang chili peppers and green onion

  6. In a pot, heat vegetable oil and stir-fry the pork

  7. Add seasoned kimchi, pour in 500ml water, and boil for 5 minutes

  8. Pour in another 500ml water, add cheongyang chili, green onion, and salt, then simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes

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