How To: Make kimchi chigae Korean stew

Korean cuisine is largely rice-based, like many other Asian cuisines. One distinguishing characteristic, though, is the profusion of side dishes present in Korean cooking. In this Korean food video series, learn how to make an easy stew recipe called kimchi chigae. This dish's main ingredient is kimchi, but it calls for kimchi that has been sitting around a bit longer. An increased amount of fermentation is a desirable quality that affects the flavor of the stew significantly. Get step-by-step cooking instructions, including other ingredients, how to cut and peel vegetables, tips for getting the stew consistency just right, and how to season kimchi jjigae. Wait for a particularly cold or miserable day to make this recipe: it might just be the best part of your day.