Baek Jong-won's Tuna Kimchi Stew

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• The oil in the canned tuna acts as a key ingredient for the stew's savory depth and richness, so be sure to include it and do not discard it.
• If the aged kimchi is too sour, adding a little sugar will soften the taste and balance the overall flavor.
• Adding a very small amount of anchovy-flavored MSG can make the broth of the tuna jjigae, which can be lighter than pork kimchi jjigae, feel richer and more refreshing.
• Before boiling the stew, scoop out about a tablespoon of tuna from the can. Mix it with a seasoning sauce (made with shredded onion, minced cheongyang pepper, soy sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, sugar, and sesame oil). Wrapping this with grilled seaweed and rice makes for an excellent appetizer or a special treat.