Spicy Kimchi Pork Rib Stew

A comforting, soul-warming Korean stew featuring tender pork ribs, tangy aged kimchi, and soft potatoes in a vibrant, spicy broth.

Ingredients

• 700 g pork ribs
• 200 g kimchi
• 2 potatoes
• 0.5 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp Korean chili paste
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 stalks scallions
• 1 piece ginger
• 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Blanch the pork ribs

   

   Place the pork ribs into a pot of cold water along with scallions and ginger. Bring to a boil to effectively remove impurities and odors from the meat, then rinse the ribs thoroughly under clean water.

   Tip: Blanching in cold water helps draw out impurities more completely than dropping meat directly into boiling water.
2. 2Prepare the aromatics

   

   Carefully slice the purple onion into uniform strips on a cutting board. These onion strips will serve as the flavorful base for the stew.

   Tip: Slicing onions into strips rather than dicing helps them soften slowly in the pot without disintegrating completely.
3. 3Marinate the ribs

   

   Add minced garlic, a tablespoon of sesame oil, three tablespoons of cooking wine, a teaspoon of sugar, chili powder, and a tablespoon of Korean chili paste to the bowl of pork ribs. Mix well and let the ribs marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

   Tip: Marinating the ribs before cooking ensures the seasoning penetrates the meat deeply.
4. 4Layer the pot

   

   Arrange the prepared onion strips evenly at the bottom of your cooking pot. This layer prevents the meat from sticking to the bottom and infuses the base of the stew with sweetness.

   Tip: Using onions as a base layer provides a natural rack for the pork ribs to cook evenly.
5. 5Add the ribs

   

   Transfer the marinated pork ribs into the pot, placing them carefully on top of the onion layer. This ensures the ribs are positioned perfectly for simmering.

   Tip: Ensure the ribs are spread out evenly in the pot for consistent heat distribution.
6. 6Add the kimchi

   

   Place a generous amount of kimchi on top of the pork ribs in the pot. The kimchi will provide the signature sour and spicy flavor profile to the stew as it simmers.

   Tip: Use well-fermented, aged kimchi for the best depth of flavor in this stew.
7. 7Prepare the potatoes

   

   Take the peeled potatoes and carefully cut them into large, uniform chunks on a cutting board. These pieces will be added to the stew later to absorb the rich, spicy flavors of the kimchi broth.

   Tip: Keep the potato chunks relatively even in size to ensure they cook at the same rate.
8. 8Add potatoes to the stew

   

   Once the pork ribs have been simmering with the kimchi and broth for 30 minutes, add the prepared potato chunks into the pot. Continue to simmer the mixture on low heat for an additional 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

   Tip: Ensure the potatoes are fully submerged in the broth to cook through evenly.
9. 9Garnish and serve

   

   For the final touch, season the stew with a teaspoon of salt and sprinkle generous amounts of scallion slices and roasted sesame seeds over the top. Give the stew a quick, high-heat boil to thicken the flavors before serving while piping hot.

   Tip: Adding the scallions at the very end keeps their vibrant color and fresh flavor.

Storage & Reheating

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