Pork and "kimchi" casserole ("kimchichigue")

Pork and "kimchi" casserole ("kimchichigue")

Pork and "kimchi" casserole ("kimchichigue") is a kind of soup but more saltier than general soup. If the taste is saltier and contains less water, we call it "chigue". It is made with Chineses cabbage and pork. The taste of it is hot and spicy. Usually Korean eat the soup in main dishes.

Preparation procedure for Pork and "kimchi" casserole ("kimchichigue")

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1/2 lb boneless pork chop
• 14 oz Chineses cabbage "kimchi"
• 3 cups of water
• 12 oz tofu
• 2 green onions
• 4 dried mushrooms, soaked in water
• 3 T salad oil

Methods

1. Slice pork into bite size and cut "kimchi" into that size too.
2. In a pan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook and stir pork. When meat is nearly done, stir drained "kimchi". Reserve the "kimchi" liquid.
3. Stir in the liquid and continue to cook. Add water, bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
4. Add cut-up tofu, mushrooms, and green onion.