Hot and Tangy Korean Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A warming Korean stew simmered with spicy fermented kimchi, tender pork belly, and rich broth that delivers a satisfying spicy heat. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork belly, kimchi, gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces pork belly
1 cup, chopped kimchi
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
3, minced garlic cloves
1 small, sliced onion
6 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes tofu
3 cups dashi or water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, sliced green onions
1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 10 oz sliced pork belly and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small sliced onion to the pot, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chopped kimchi and 2 tbsp gochujang, cooking for 3 minutes until the kimchi softens and the paste coats the pork.
Step 4: Pour in 3 cups dashi or water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar; bring the stew to a boil.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
Step 6: Gently add 6 oz cubed tofu and simmer an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot with steamed rice.