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Kimchinigang

Kimchinigang gives pork sinigang a spicy, fermented kimchi depth with tender tofu and mustard leaves.

1 hour 30 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Kimchinigang

  • 1 kg pork belly, cubed
  • 400 g tofu, cubed
  • 500 g kimchi, with juices
  • 1 large bunch mustard leaves, trimmed
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 packet sinigang tamarind mix or 400 g tamarind
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • Water
  • Fish sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Kimchinigang

  1. 1.Cover pork and onion with water in a pot. If using whole tamarind, tie it in muslin and add it; boil, then simmer 45 minutes.
  2. 2.Add gochujang and kimchi with its juices. Return to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. 3.Stir in sinigang mix. For whole tamarind, press its muslin bundle through a colander into the pot, then discard solids.
  4. 4.Add tofu and mustard leaves; cook 5 minutes until leaves soften.
  5. 5.Season with fish sauce and black pepper, then serve hot.
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