How to Make Perfect Kimchi Stew! l Better Than Restaurants

[@AaronandClaire]

Get My COOKBOOK!!!😎 sites.prh.com/simplykorean

[@Towkeeyoh]

I REALLY appreciate how he tells you what you can omit and why, and what to do instead... so many other recipes don't. Love it!!!

[@mehreenjaved5636]

"Hello from Seoul!" ahhh, hearing that makes my day. Hello from Australia, hope you guys are doing well and I can't wait to turn my leftover kimchi into this after work today!

[@_smol_potato_8014]

Hello me is also Australian 😁

[@soul_asmr]

"Respect for her human rights" NOW THAT IS A MAN right there lmaooo

[@AaronandClaire]

That's how I survive at home. 🤣🤣🤣

[@billy6678]

“Good boy” lol

[@dimsumboy22]

I doubt you respect men’s rights though.

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

I often thought of that in other videos. Good job protecting your wife 👍🏽

[@trbdaerb2876]

dimsumboy22 what makes u think that

[@PuRpLePoNcHo]

Perfect, I just bought some kimchi for this reason. Love when you post just when I need it

[@AaronandClaire]

Awesome!!! Let's wait for your kimchi to get tastier! 😆😆😍

[@PuRpLePoNcHo]

@@AaronandClaire I can't wait to make this stew !

[@biggreenbananas8929]

I bought the black claypot because of this video. I want to cook like Aaron and eat like Claire. 😋😜

[@maoxiong244]

“You wanna know why tofu is cut this way? I don’t know why, please don’t ask.”

[@eliseruiz8922]

"You wanna know why?... I don't know. Please don't ask." .... You're amazing. 💖👀🙈

[@YUMMEALRecipes]

But what if we do really want to ask 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@khmerchef]

I had some leftover kimchi that sat at the back of my fridge for awhile. It's too sour to eat as a side dish, but it made the most tasty kimchi stew I've ever cooked (even for a first attempt). I didn't have any meat, but even with mushroom stock, it was really good.

[@hikarisyami]

I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I had to make a few substitutions but I still really enjoyed the flavor. I only had chicken powder and bacon on hand instead of dashida and pork belly. The rice water was a nice trick too. It all came together very fast! I'm keeping this in my pocket for quick weeknight meals. Also a bowl of rice is imperative! Thank you Aaron and Claire for always sharing great content. I love your channel!

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure! Thank you for sharing how it goes. Everybody will love it! 🥰🙏

[@ForgottenYume]

omg i've tried making kimchi stew the past 4 times and they were just okay. I'm going to try this way!! thanks Aaron!!!

[@AaronandClaire]

Yay! Can't wait! Hope you like it better this way~! 🤞🤗😍

[@froggy12koreangirl]

>I’ll have to watch this later, but one thing I recommend is Don’t watch this on an empty stomach... Kimchi sounds so good; also we had people get (addicted/want) kimchi.

[@kath6285]

ah.. too late for me. now i wanna make some but im too hungry to go to the supermarket 😢😭

[@duahaider6677]

i love how you guys always add some humor to your videos

[@AaronandClaire]

Thanks~!!! 😉

[@jaaks_1950]

I have some kimchi in my fridge and been meaning to make something with it!! And AARON I STARTED TO LIKE GREEN ONION MORE AND MORE CAUSE OF YOU AND YOUR RECIPES !! 😊😊

[@AaronandClaire]

Haha So nice to hear~!!! 😎See? It's YOUR favorite NOT mine! 🤣😋

[@midnightsleet3432]

Green onion is best onion confirmed

[@thelenneh409]

yesss! we all love green onion after aaron's recipes!

[@leonardpearlman4017]

"Our precious friend, green onion"! Aaron said this in a different video, I've been repeating it ever since.

[@christinedowd1820]

Make oil with green onion and ginger on low heat for the ginger then use as a condiment for rice, chicken or fish, so delicious.

[@elainechan7155]

I seriously love everything about all your videos! From the short intro, funny humour, hands gestures with voice over, calling Claire, and those great + simple recipes! Of course, Claire is a cool taster and responsible dish washer too :p Keep posting :D

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you for enjoying our videos! We are so flattered! 🙏😊❤

[@YUMMEALRecipes]

Yes, seriously got down every small detail! I did watch your old videos and you have improved so much! I can't wait for your 1,000,000 subscribers mark!!! 😄 🎉 🎇 🍾

[@33Jenesis]

My mother makes kimchi with cabbage and daikon. The sour kimchi is the best. We make kimchi fried rice often. For kimchi stew I like to use bean paste as soup base.

[@yuriojou]

Thank you for this recipe, I no longer order from the restaurants here because this one is the best I've ever tasted. More power to you, Aaron and Claire!

[@R00fk0r34n]

Just moved back from Florida and my cabinets were bare for all but 20 minutes. I moved next to an H mart and needless to say, my heart is so happy when I go there! Reminds me of my time in Busan and Seoul! I want to go back someday soon but for now, I got my kimchi, and my tofu, and it’s time to make some stew on this cold day here in Colorado. Love your channel and keep up the content! ❤️

[@jko1854]

I'm such a fan of all your videos Aaron and Claire! I made Kimchi and Tofu Pork Belly twice last week for my family and they loved it. Thank you for your recipe . This is what I need for. a stressful week.

[@AaronandClaire]

Twice? 🤣🤣 So glad you liked it!!! 😍

[@jko1854]

Aaron and Claire yes bc the first time I only made two people’s portion and I doubled everything the second time around! 😋😋😋

[@nurfitras]

I always make this kimchi stew whenever I have kimchi in my fridge. So gooood. I swap pork belly to thin-sliced beef shortplate and let the broth simmer to almost 20ish minutes to make it even deeper. It never fails! Thank you! This one’s a keeper😊

[@allenchristian5222]

My family LOVES kimchi stew! I would always make it with thick-cut bacon, and my Korean friends were always amazed at how tasty it was!

[@FunmiWilliamsMusicMinistries]

Thank you Aaron & Claire ! I made my kimchi stew today, although with cabbage kimchi, which i made 2wks ago. It tasted nice and i used beef. May be i will try it some pork belly one day. I find it had to digest pork meat. Thank you !

[@crashandfriends]

You, my friend, are a genius!! I am so excited to try your methods, especially the lard. I also love the options to add artificial deliciousness or not. That is a true foodie. My kimchi jjigae secret is usually the pre-marinated jeyuk bokkeum I buy at H-Mart, and I use Japanese Hondashi for the broth so I get that sweet, sweet MSG lovin'. Haha!!

[@cristinaberci493]

I have just made my first kimchi jjigae and added a little bit of lard, as you suggested. I made beef stock myself the previous day so I am not sure how it was compared to the one you used, but I have to say the kimchi jjigae was DELICIOUS and reminded me of Korea. I absolutely loved it! Thank you for your tips and funny comments :)

[@BurningM]

Hey Aaron, I know this is a pretty sacrilegious thing to say but could you maybe do a video on some cool vegetarian korean dishes? My mom is vegetarian so I want to be able to make some vegetarian korean food for her that isn't egg based.

[@styx971]

as someone who doesn't like alot of meat myself this would be great

[@BurningM]

@David Kim Thank you for your comment. It's too bad that there's so few vegetarian dishes, but I understand that's just the cuisine. I'll definitely check out bibimbap, thanks for telling me about it.

[@rightyourwrong]

bruh.. aint no korean eat vegetarian dishes except for the side shniz. you targeting the wrong manz

[@leonardpearlman4017]

@@rightyourwrong Well, if you had rice and some side dishes, some kimchi, soup with doenjang and tofu, you wouldn't starve! From the US point of view Korean food is highly seasoned and some dishes have strong sauces with a dark color (using chunjang or gochuchan), I think you could get away with a lot! Jajangmyeon could probably have any ingredient in it, it would be hard to tell! I have for sure seen it in restaurants with frozen mixed vegetables and chunks of potato and a little meat, I would hardly know if that meat was missing in the black gravy. I think you have a chance!

[@Soozely666]

look up the youtuber wil yeung, he makes lot of vegan dishes!

[@melodymay9607]

A perfect warming dish on cold days, and on wet welsh days! I now have to always have kimchi and pork at home to make this. It is so worth it. Thank you for sharing.

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure!! Hope you try it sometime~! 😍😉

[@melodymay9607]

@@AaronandClaire tried it and love it. Its on the menu for at least once a week.

[@nadiajones6760]

Hello, from Detroit Michigan! I’m so happy I found your channel, you two are too cute together and your videos are SO informative and helpful - thank you!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you and welcome to our channel! 🥳

[@lailymahal7301]

I just cooked it with fake-meat mince and mushrooms - soooo delicious!!! Thank you!

[@juli_shares1556]

Love you guys. So sweet together. One cooks and one does the dishes. In my household, when I cook, I clean too. Also, when my husband cooks, he cleans up too. Whatever suites your relationship 😘

[@AaronandClaire]

Exactly! Whatever suites your relationship, that's the best thing to do! 😊🥰

[@chinchin5653]

Hi Aaron and Clair! My family just finished eating this, and it is so tasty!😋 I've made several of your recipes, and none has disappointed me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us!❤❤

[@rosieyang15]

Just tried to make this this morning!! So goodd! I added a tiny bit of gochujang and soybean paste for a bit more flavor and spice but overall, I’m proud

[@AaronandClaire]

Gooood job! So proud of you~! 😁

[@donnaruiz8432]

I really enjoy these videos. They make me chuckle a little bit and you give useful tips. Thanks!

[@peregrinec5477]

Thanks!

[@bibilette7720]

I had never thought about using rice water for stock! Thats such a smart idea

[@arient394]

Claire really appreciate everything Aaron cook, she never talk anything except for it's delicious. She makes me hungry by just looking at her eating

[@oilin2558]

Hello from Sydney!! Pork belly is my favorite.... I'm drooling! You guys always make my day better!

[@AaronandClaire]

Hope you have a great day!! 🥰

[@steverees123]

SO GOOD! Made this today using the last of our homemade nappa cabbage kimchi (stretched with a bit of fresh garlic scape kimchi), and the result was so very fine!

[@daijanawallace1216]

“If you don’t have perfectly sour kimchi, even the god of Korean cooking....can’t help you” 😳😳😳

[@annaafarr]

I LOVE how you added the washing of the dishes at the end... I don't know why but it made the entire video complete! Thank you for the recipes!

[@AaronandClaire]

Haha I kinda feel the same! Thank you for enjoying our videos! 🥰

[@FunmiWilliamsMusicMinistries]

I ate it with a mixture of cauliflower rice and rice. I will try it next time with bulgur wheat.

[@samuelkaye8804]

Looks great! If you don’t eat pig what would you recommend as a replacement for the pork belly?

[@AaronandClaire]

In that case, I recommend you to cook it with beef or canned tuna! 😊

[@perfectlyimperfect4585]

This was just perfect it tasted really good I didn’t have beef stick powder but I used Benito soup powder and it was just perfect.

[@ΠαναγιώταΞ-σ9δ]

Made the first recipe yesterday with my homemade kimchi.. That was amazing!! I also added some onions in the broth and substituted the mysterious beef powder with some knorr beef stock. Added a bit of red pepper paste too to make it a bit sweet. That was so good! Thank you so much!!

[@AaronandClaire]

So glad to hear that!!! Thank you for sharing that with us!! 😍

[@mysticmama_3692]

I love mixing bacon or ham with Kimchi...it just takes it to the next level with the pork fat. Its a combo made in HEAVEN!

[@tatjanaelevate]

Ooooohhhhh . It is soooooo goood. My favorite food!!!! Blessings to your channel . Blessings to Korean people. What a wonderful culture! Hello from Munich, I just got some ingredients to make this.

[@Saekshee]

Thanks for these amazing tips! It’s midnight here in Netherlands and my wife and I just made kimchi jjigae because of this video!

[@Gdwmartin]

made the first version of this today for lunch. It was great! Don't have access to beef broth powder, so I used chicken bouillon powder instead. Still delicious . Love your videos, and your book!

[@victoriali9020]

Yes! Love your videos and recipes

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you for enjoying our videos!!! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🐶💕

[@Aeza93]

Thank you thank you thank you !! You are so good at cooking, fun to listen to and i love all your tips. I just can't thank you enough !

[@lourdescruz7673]

Looks soo good. I have to try to make this. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure! Hope you try it sometime! 😉

[@deanna8672]

*"Respect for her human rights" Reminded me of when they blurred out jhope's face when he was on the rollercoaster for his "human rights" lmao*

[@yesy2003]

i visited s.korea had some bomb soups and haven't been able to find the same great flavors here in l.a! and I've tried to make it but it was no where near the same! i can't wait to try your recipes! i have a feeling this will be the winner!♡

[@AaronandClaire]

Yay~! So excited for you already! If you need the written recipe for this, please check our blog as well for details. Hope you like it~! 😉🤞 aaronandclaire.com

[@yesy2003]

i did it! by far one of the best I've tried! I cannot believe i made such a delicious stew! it did bring me back to s.k 😭 the flavor is damn better than 80% of restaurants I've been to in l.a! i already told my friends once this pandemic is over im making it for them! thanks for the secret ingredient (LARD). now i gotta try more of your recipes!

[@Daeira1]

Kimchi stew and kimchi fried rice are a couple of my favorites dishes. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes.

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure!!!! 🤗🤗❤

[@heukbaek00]

i love it when my sister makes kimchi jiggae 😍 this video made my mouth water!!

[@ank5c4]

Oh my goodness that's what was always missing in mine - rice water! And your comment that it's used a lot in Korean cooking - it makes sense! Why did no one else ever mention that? And I make a non authentic version sometimes with smoked meat instead of pork. It makes the whole thing deep and rich. Soooo good.

[@Sueze]

I made kimchi jiggae based on your recipe and it’s good! Thanks for sharing

[@iamscoliosisgirl]

Thank you, I always like they way you explained the recipe and show simple it is!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thanks! 😄

[@Just-YOLANDA-T.C]

Another awesome recipe to try to make. Thanks love y'all

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure!! 🤗

[@crystallehky5373]

I just made this and it’s incredible. I had to guess at some of the measurements but it seems to have worked out. Best kimchi stew I’ve ever made!

[@AaronandClaire]

That's so nice to hear! Enjoy your kimchi stew~! FYI, I always post the written recipe on our blog for details, so hope that helps you cook more easily next time! 😉🤞 aaronandclaire.com

[@sweets4u_ASMR]

Oh wow looks delicious

[@Saekshee]

Ps. Claire is so sweet. She always does the dishes!

[@chillrelaxandmeditate6425]

Delicious!!!!! Thanks for the recipe! Keep safe guys!!!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you! Stay safe!! 🙏🥰

[@bingingwithbabishisamazing4034]

Its your fault Aaron. ITS YOUR FAULT WE DIDN'T HAVE DELICIOUS KIMCHI STEW, until now:)

[@AaronandClaire]

😂😂🤣

[@alohim808]

I saw this on a mukbang and HAD to try to make it. I was so happy to see that you had posted a video on it. I can't believe how incredibly easy and fast it was!! I let it simmer for about 30min extra only because we weren't ready to eat yet and the broth was so deep and delicious. Thanks again for another awesome dinner!!❤

[@seokdoespilates]

I amalgamated both versions and it turned out so yummy. Thank you!

[@deborahroxannesaavedra9210]

I just made kimchi jjigae following a recipe i saw on the internet and after making it, i saw this. The steps were almost the same but I trust Aaron more. I'm definitely following this recipe next time.

[@AaronandClaire]

What a coincidence!! 🤣Hope you try it next time!! 😍🤗

[@paolanaderart5179]

Made the first one. So so good!

[@peregrinec5477]

I seriously love this channel. Thank you!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel and enjoying our videos! 🤗🙏

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I always really really want to make your recipes after your videos....it's in my someday brain.

[@AaronandClaire]

Someday!! 🤣🤣😁

[@peregrinec5477]

Again, the homemade kimchi I made with my son several months ago is going to rock in this dish!

[@AaronandClaire]

Hehe Can't wait! 😍

[@Busha69]

I make super simple fast kimchi jjigae with what I can get in my supermarket (I live in Japan)...sometimes I just feel like eating it but don't want to go to Korean grocery shop or a restaurant or wait for an online order. So I sauté can tuna on butter and onion, put kimchi on it, sauté some more, add water, add gochujang, add dashi and later add tofu and that's it. Really fast and tasty enough ^^

[@no_chefs_here3194]

wow, now that is great comfort food my favorite! rice water is amazing tip - i never knew!!

[@AaronandClaire]

Yes, it is a real comfort food, especially in winter. 😍 Hope you try rice water if you make kimchi jjigae next time! 🥰😊

[@nigl2807]

never knew you could use the rice water from washing rice that way. Awesome!!!. nice stew :)

[@schmeltz2]

Hi Aaron & Claire! Just finished making kimchi stew using your video and it turned out really yummy! So easy. Thanks for making the video 😊😊

[@sossamon01]

This is definitely going to be my go-to recipe from now on! Thank you, Aaron and Claire

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure! Don't forget to check the written recipe for details! 🤞😊 aaronandclaire.com

[@andie16h]

I just made this and am absolutely enjoying it. The best!! Didnt have lard though😖. It's still one of the best stews I ever ate. Thanks!!

[@cadences.4602]

I needed this. I just finished a batch of Kimchi

[@AaronandClaire]

It's my fault. I should've made this video earlier. 😭😭🤣🙏

[@cadences.4602]

@@AaronandClaire nah dude your good. I'm excited

[@isidorocastillo2811]

Two more great recipes, definitely going to make both of them this week. Thank you

[@AaronandClaire]

Kimchi Jjigae for Saturday and Sunday? 🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@isidorocastillo2811]

Going to make one for dinner tonight and the othere one on Sunday 🤗👍

[@shirleycastle5170]

Your dishes always look delicious

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you~! 😍

[@JulyLeo0724]

I wish my husband cooked for me. He can make pizza, you know the kind you call on your phone and then it comes to your door. Jkjkjk he makes the best French Toast!!!

[@YUMMEALRecipes]

😂 😂 😂 😂 Hey, that's good enough you won't have to do much dishes!!

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Unfortunately we don't have these restaurants you're discussing, but the good news is that all these ingredients are easily available! Pork belly is available now, and it's easy to find fatty pork meat in different forms. Don't listen to those people who are worried about MSG, Dasida is a great product, there are several flavors and they're all good! The Korean products are much better than the soup powder you might be thinking of, "bouillon cubes" kind of stuff. There are also Korean products "super salt" and "super seasoning". They're very minor ingredients! I use MSG all the time, and might buy a pound every other year.

[@kathy123114]

I just made this recipe but used lamb instead of pork as I don't eat pork. It tasted very nice thank you so much for the simple to follow recipes!

[@AaronandClaire]

You are very welcome! So happy for you! 🥰

[@knottybead4871]

I just made some kimchi, so I will definitely try these recipes. Your videos always make me smile. 😁

[@AaronandClaire]

Hope you like them!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Saekshee]

Don’t be ashamed, Claire! You make every dish look SO delicious! ❤️

[@hildagarretson7830]

OMG bings back the days of being in the USArmy when I was stationed in Korea. We would go to the KATUSA snack bar and get Kimchi stew on a cold snowy day. My mouth waters at the memory of those days and that great tastes. Yum yum

[@angelinpunk]

I've cooked this dish a few times with other recipes but I gotta say!! This is my favorite way so far! Mmm taste so good👍🏻

[@AaronandClaire]

That's great!! So happy for you!! 😉🥰

[@rosenguyen94]

Me: Sees Aaron uses Vietnamese fish sauce *Claps frantically* Thank you

[@YUMMEALRecipes]

😂 😂 Love how he is being open to using non Korean fish sauce! Although I do really want to try the Korean one as Aaron says it's less saltier which is more to my taste palate! 🇰🇷🇻🇳 🎉 💕

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Here in the US we are now starting to get Vietnamese fish sauce. Before that there were Vietnamese brands made in Thailand. And of course Thai brands, one kind from China, and usually at least one or two from the Philippines and at least one from Korea. I think there are too many kinds now, how can I figure this out? I keep hoping that someone will write a long authoritative review. I mean, here we see Three Crabs I think, but in a big store there might be Two Crabs, and One Crab, just from that one company! WHAT'S a GOOD NUMBER of CRABS? I've asked a lot of people and they all just laugh, nobody knows! When I was a kid there was just one brand, the worst cheapest one. It was easier for the customer and better for the store!

[@gefrast1]

vietnamese fish sauce is the best! ...should be common knowledge by now.

[@julietd8853]

Thank you so much Aaron, I will try to cook. Watching from Las Vegas Nevada

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure!!! 🤗🤗😁

[@lizziepuffs]

Youre awesome! I wanted to make this over the weekend! Thank you!

[@AaronandClaire]

Awesome! If you need the written for details, please check our blog as well. Hope you like it~! 🤞😁 aaronandclaire.com

[@andwych]

Made this and it tasted awesome thank you!!

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure! So glad you liked it! 😉👍

[@lfrost22]

Can I use Gochujang paste? This video made my mouth water! Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@AaronandClaire]

No, we don't put gochujang paste in kimchi stew. Gochujang is a little sweet for this. 😅😊

[@flakbait5771]

Awesome! This was the first local dish I had in Korea, at some ungodly hour of the morning while on swing shift on Camp Walker during an exercise. Even the dining facility staff couldn't ruin such an amazing stew. But they would have done even better with such a simple and delicious-looking recipe

[@abandonednotes]

I made this tonight and it was SO GOOD!! I’ve followed other kimchi jigae recipes and have always thought there was something missing. With Aaron’s recipes, it tastes just like the restaurants. Yummmmm 🤤

[@annndddy]

LOL I do this too. The beef seasoning makes it much tastier. I like my kimchi stew to have a seafood taste so I use the clam version instead and I also add a piece of kombu seaweed.

[@magnoliamagnolia2655]

Omg I can’t believed I just come upon your video. There’s no cheap Korean restaurant in town so I can’t wait to make this soup.

[@willtrick7618]

Looks delicious

[@shiba18inu]

Why do I feel like Aaron is being extra sassy today hahaha. Omg, these recipes are making me salivating.

[@eliseruiz8922]

Claire trying to get that rice was true struggle lmao. I really wanna try kimchi stew!

[@sossamon01]

This is one of my favourites!

[@yoda1mama4]

I just bought a Dduk Bae Gi so, I can make this💕 Thank you Aaron for cooking and Thank you Claire for being the taste tester, and being honest always😍 Blessings to you both🙏🏼

[@12cyberninja]

If Clair said “ woooah” when eating the kimchi stew, means it’s da best. Clair has an insane good taste of food.