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Kimchi Nabe

A comforting Japanese hot pot featuring tender pork belly, tofu, and rich kimchi simmered in a flavorful dashi broth.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopStandardLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 4 cups dashi stock
  • 14 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced
  • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 stems scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly.

  2. 2

    Cook the pork belly for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cups chopped napa cabbage kimchi and 2 tbsp gochujang paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in 4 cups dashi stock and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Arrange 14 oz sliced medium-firm tofu and 4 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms neatly in the pot, then simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 4 stems chopped scallions and serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Kimchi Nabe reach?

For Kimchi Nabe, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of gochujang in Kimchi Nabe?

The entry for Kimchi Nabe calls for 2 tbsp gochujang paste. In its place: Mix two parts sriracha or another chili paste with one part white miso and a pinch of sugar. It lands close on heat and body and a little short on fermented depth.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Kimchi Nabe?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Kimchi Nabe uses 14 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced.

Is Kimchi Nabe spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Kimchi Nabe comes from 2 tbsp gochujang paste. For a milder plate, start with half the gochujang and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Kimchi Nabe contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp gochujang paste and 14 oz medium-firm tofu, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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