Kimchi Jjigae
A hearty Korean stew made with fermented kimchi, pork or tuna, tofu, and vegetables in an anchovy broth base.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- kimchi
- pork or tuna
- tofu (Soy)
- anchovy broth (Fish)
- gochugaru
- garlic
- sesame oil (Sesame)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- kimchi contains fermented shrimp or fish sauce
- anchovy broth as the soup base
- sesame oil as finishing
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in kimchi jjigae.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffGochujang in kimchi may contain wheat. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in kimchi jjigae.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in kimchi jjigae.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionKimchi contains fermented shrimp paste (saeu-jeot) in traditional recipes.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in standard kimchi jjigae.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionAnchovy broth is the base. Kimchi contains anchovy fish sauce.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionTofu is soy. Doenjang or gochujang may be added.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is a standard finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork or tuna, plus seafood in kimchi and anchovy broth.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in kimchi jjigae. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Gochujang in kimchi may contain wheat. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in kimchi jjigae. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in kimchi jjigae. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kimchi contains fermented shrimp paste (saeu-jeot) in traditional recipes. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in standard kimchi jjigae. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Anchovy broth is the base. Kimchi contains anchovy fish sauce. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Tofu is soy. Doenjang or gochujang may be added. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil is a standard finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork or tuna, plus seafood in kimchi and anchovy broth. |
Key risk: Kimchi jjigae has allergens in every component: the kimchi itself contains fermented seafood, the broth is anchovy-based, and the tofu is soy. Sesame oil is added at the end. This stew is unsafe for fish, shellfish, soy, and sesame-sensitive diners.
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