Stews (jjigae)
5 dishes in this category
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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)김치찌개 gim-chi jji-gae
Aged kimchi, Pork belly or shoulder, Tofu, Onion, scallion…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)된장찌개 doen-jang jji-gae
Doenjang, Tofu, Zucchini, potato, onion, Chili pepper…
Usually contains: Soy, Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Beef, Squid/clam +2
Some places may adjust
Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)순두부찌개 sun-du-bu jji-gae
Soft tofu, Chili oil and flakes, Clams, shrimp or pork, Egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Egg, Fish +1
Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Squid/clam, Pork +2
Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)부대찌개 bu-dae jji-gae
Spam, ham, sausages, Instant ramen noodles, Kimchi, Sliced cheese…
Usually contains: Pork, Wheat, Dairy +5
Sometimes contains: Beef, Egg, Tomato
Gamjatang (Pork Bone Stew)감자탕 gam-ja-tang
Pork spine bones, Potato, Napa cabbage leaves, Ground perilla seeds (들깨) and perilla leaves…
Usually contains: Pork, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten