Korean Kimchi Stew

A unique and healthy stew with 41g of protein that will revive your palette

Mar 09, 2024

Korean cuisine has become my go-to fat loss secret weapon.

My favorite one lately has been this super filling and flavorful Kimchi Stew.

Why?

Simply put, I’ve been getting bored to death with the typical diet food. We’re talking all those recipes you find on health food websites that are just a thousand variations of chicken breast and ground beef.

In an ideal world, I could eat that every day and my life would be easier, but the reality is I’ve been cursed with the need for variety in my diet.

Perhaps you have the same need and don’t know it. A good clue is if you find yourself using food delivery apps when you have food at home or you find yourself grabbing snacks even after having a meal.

These are signs that diet fatigue is afoot and that you might be in danger of cheating on your diet.

That’s where this Kimchi stew comes in to save you from getting bored.

In case you’ve never had something like it before, the best way I can describe it is a hearty mix of fermented cabbage, bacon, egg, tofu, and other ingredients that yield a tangy, slightly spicy, and comforting stew.

It deliciously balances flavor, nutrition, and satiety all at the same time.

On top of that, the kimchi provides a nice dose of probiotics to help keep your gut healthy, which is important for digestive and general health.

Despite it’s complex and beneficial profile, this Kimchi stew is surprisingly quick to make. Once you have the proteins and vegetables chopped up, this stew takes no more than 10 minutes of your time.

Giving this a try, I can assure you that it will be some of the most unique and tastiest 41g of protein you've ever had.

Here are a few notes regarding the recipe:

Most ingredients for this recipe, including Kimchi and Korean red pepper flakes, can be found at your local Asian grocery store.
- Most regular grocery stores will at least carry one Kimchi brand.
- Costco in particular carries a good product.
You can serve this stew with rice and keep calories low by having no more than 1/2 cup (100g) of cooked rice. It will add 130 calories.
- If you do this, wait until halfway through eating the soup to start eating the rice along with it.
Substitute the red pepper flakes with crushed red chili pepper. Just use half the amount in the recipe if you do.

Korean Kimchi Stew

41G Protein Per Serving | 412 Calories | 10-15 Minutes | 1 Serving

Ingredient List

1 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup kimchi, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup kimchi juice (from the kimchi container)
1 slice pork bacon, chopped
3 oz medium firm tofu, chopped into cubes
1 egg
2 oz center cut pork loin or protein of choice, chopped
1 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
Salt and pepper
Chopped green onions (to serve)

Cooking Instructions

Preheat a pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and Korean red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes.
Add the pork loin to the pot. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir fry it with the bacon and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes.
Add the kimchi to stir fry with everything for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the juice from the kimchi container, followed by the bone broth. Bring the stew to a boil.
Once boiling, add the soy sauce, garlic powder, and fish sauce. Carefully crack in one egg into the pot.
Allow it to boil for 1 minute, then gently add in the tofu. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes to ensure everything is heated through and flavors meld.
Turn off the heat. Garnish the stew with chopped green onions and enjoy!