Jjigae - Korean Stews

A thick stew, or jjigae, served communally, piping hot, and in an earthenware bowl, is for many the epitome of comfort food.

Ttukbaegi gyeranjjim lightbox

Ttukbaegi gyeranjjim - 뚝배기 계란찜

steamed egg in earthenware bowl

Gamjatang lightbox

Gamjatang - 감자탕

pork bones soup

doenjang jjigae lightbox

Doenjang Jjigae - 된장찌개

fermented soybean paste stew

dakjjim lightbox

Dakjjim - 닭찜

braised chicken with vegetables

kkotgetang lightbox

Kkotgetang - 꽃게탕

korean crab stew

ttukbaegi bulgogi lightbox

Ttukbaegi bulgogi - 뚝배기불고기

bulgogi stew in an earthenware pot