Seungwoo Dad's Ssamjang Canned Jjigae

An ultra-simple recipe for jjigae, a rice-thief dish, made by simmering canned tuna and squid with ssamjang.

Ingredients needed 4 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • The liquid from the canned squid can have a fishy smell, so be sure to drain it and use only the squid pieces.
  • The oil from the canned tuna contains umami, so don't discard it; add all of it to the pot.
  • The consistency will thicken considerably as it cools, so it's best not to over-reduce it to the point of being too dry.
  • If desired, you can add seaweed flakes at the end and mix with rice for an even more savory and delicious meal.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to quickly make a flavorful side dish with canned ingredients and ssamjang.
  • Those looking for a savory, gangdoenjang-style sauce that's a rice thief for when they have no appetite.
  • Those who want to use up leftover kimchi ends or scraps of vegetables for a fridge clean-out meal.

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