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!

Total Time

50min

4.3

3 Ratings

Author: Tina Sawasdee at SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

•

2 3/4 cups

Kimchi

•

1 can
(10 oz)

Canned Tuna in Olive Oil

•

1/2

Medium Yellow Onion , sliced

•

2 stalks

Scallions , divided

•

Green Chili Pepper , chopped

(optional)

•

6 oz

Firm Tofu , sliced

•

2 1/4 cups

Water

•

1 tsp

Brown Sugar

•

1 tsp

Anchovy Sauce

•

1 tsp

Korean Chili Powder

•

1 1/3 cups

White Rice

Cooking Instructions

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

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.

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.

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

Author's Notes

You can adjust the seasoning according to how strong of a kimchi flavor you want.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

417

FAT

8.8 g

PROTEIN

26.7 g

CARBS

57.4 g