Set for Five

Chapter V · Deep broths·Korean

Kimchi pork jjigae

rich, sour-spicy, silky fat. kimchi-heat. 4 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 30 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 12 oz (340 g)·pork belly, 1/2-in (1 cm) slices
  • 2 cups (320 g)·ripe kimchi, chopped
  • 1 (250 g)·onion, slices

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80 mL)·kimchi brine
  • 1 Tbs (6 g)·gochugaru
  • 5 cloves (15 g)·garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480 mL)·water

Layer

  • 14 oz (400 g)·firm tofu, slabs

Pressure

High Pressure 30 min

Release

Full natural release, about 24 min

Sister to the kimchi tofu pot — same sour-heat, a richer pork-fat broth instead of a light jiggly stew.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.