Tuna Kimchi Stew (Chamchi-kimchi-jjigae)

Tuna Kimchi Stew (Chamchi-kimchi-jjigae)

If you are a kimchi lover, this savory and delicious tuna kimchi stew is for you. Korean comfort food that is sour and rich in flavor and made easily using pantry items such as canned tuna increases its nutritional value. Add a bowl of rice to this yummy stew and turn it into a complete meal! It's also great for healing a hangover!

Ingredients

2 3/4cups
Kimchicut into bite-size pieces
1can(10 oz)
Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
1/2
MediumYellow Onion, sliced
2stalks
Scallions, dividedone diagonally sliced and one thinly chopped
1
Green Chili Pepper, choppedoptional
6oz
Firm Tofu, sliced
2 1/4cups
Water
1tsp
Brown Sugar
1tsp
Anchovy Sauce
1tsp
Korean Chili Powder
1 1/3cups
White Rice4 cups cooked rice per 4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
417
Fat
8.8 g
Protein
26.7 g
Carbs
57.4 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Add the oil from Canned Tuna in Olive Oil (1 can), Kimchi (2 3/4 cups), Yellow Onion (1/2), and diagonally sliced Scallion (1 stalk) into a pot over medium-high heat. Sautee for about 3- 5 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning.

step 2

Add Water (2 1/4 cups), kimchi brine, Brown Sugar (1 tsp), Anchovy Sauce (1 tsp), and Korean Chili Powder (1 tsp). Bring to a boil then bring the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for about 30 minutes.

step 3

Add Green Chili Pepper (1), Firm Tofu (6 oz), and tuna. Scoop some broth on top of them. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

step 4

Sprinkle Scallion (1 stalk) on top. Serve with cooked White Rice (1 1/3 cups).