Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) Kimchi Stew

Place kimchi, pork, both types of onion, sugar, pepper flakes, and pepper paste in a medium pot. Add more water as needed to submerge all ingredients and stir to combine.

Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook at a lively simmer for 20 minutes. Cut the tofu into large bite-size chunks add to the jjigae; continue cooking for 5 minutes more until tofu has heated through. Check seasoning and add salt to taste, then drizzle with sesame oil. Serve with steamed rice.