Gochujang Jjigae (Chili Paste Stew) with Spicy Tuna
A 2 to 3 serving Gochujang jjigae (chili paste stew) made by boiling spicy canned tuna and plenty of vegetables all together.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
A hearty stew for 2 to 3 people that makes great use of leftover spicy canned tuna from the holidays and extra vegetable scraps. The spicy-sweet gochujang seasoning and the savory umami of the tuna come together, making it wonderful to mix with rice. You can make it quickly and easily just by putting all the ingredients and seasonings into the pot at once and boiling.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Spicy canned tuna2 cans, 170 g (85 g × 2 cans)
- Potato1, 120 g
- Tofu1/4 block, 100 g
- Squash50 g
- Onion1/4
- Large green onion (daepa)1/4 stalk
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- Water3 cups
- Broth tablet1 tablet
Seasoning
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)2 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Because the ingredients inside spicy canned tuna are cut small, I also diced the prepared vegetables into small pieces. I thinly sliced the large green onion and Cheongyang chili pepper.
Steps
Prepare ingredients
Here are 2 small cans of spicy canned tuna. Prepare a little bit of tofu, potato, squash, and onion, along with large green onion and Cheongyang chili pepper.
Cut ingredients
Because the ingredients inside spicy canned tuna are cut small, I also diced the prepared vegetables into small pieces.
I thinly sliced the large green onion and Cheongyang chili pepper.
Boil
In a pot, add the tofu, potato, squash, spicy canned tuna, and 3 cups of water, then add 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tbsp regular soy sauce, and bring to a rolling boil.
Once all the ingredients are fully cooked, taste the broth and adjust with salt if it is bland, then add the onion, large green onion, and Cheongyang chili pepper...
I felt it needed gochugaru, so at the end, I added 1/2 tbsp gochugaru and a little ground black pepper, then boiled it briefly to finish.
Finish
You do not need any other side dishes.
It has been a while since I made a bubbling pot of Gochujang jjigae, and it is truly delicious.
It is simple and quick to make since you just put all the ingredients and seasonings in at once and boil.
Tuna goes so well with Gochujang jjigae.
I did not even add carrots—they came from the tuna can—and those little bits from the can make the stew feel so full.
Make it deliciously and enjoy your meal.
Ppunwife's tips
- Once all ingredients are fully cooked, taste the broth and adjust with salt if it is bland.
- It is simple and quick to make since you just put all the ingredients and seasonings in at once and boil.
FAQ
What size should the vegetables be cut into?
It is best to dice the prepared vegetables such as potato, tofu, and squash into small pieces so they match the size of the ingredients inside the spicy canned tuna.
How do I season the stew if the broth tastes bland after boiling?
Check the taste of the broth after the ingredients are fully cooked, and add a little salt to adjust the seasoning if needed.
Can I use regular canned tuna instead of spicy canned tuna? AI-generated
You can certainly use regular canned tuna, and if you like, you can slightly increase the amount of gochujang or gochugaru to add more spiciness.
