Hawaiian-Style Pork and Watercress Kimchi Stew

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A hearty and tangy stew blending tender pork, spicy kimchi, and fresh watercress, simmered to meld rich island flavors. This Hawaiian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, kimchi, fresh watercress for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes and sauté for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chopped kimchi and 1 tsp sugar, sautéing for 2 minutes to release the kimchi’s tangy aroma.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 3 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the stew to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until the pork is tender.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 cups fresh watercress and 2 sliced green onions, cooking for 5 minutes more until the watercress wilts.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt, white pepper, and optionally 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice or on its own.

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