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Tuna Kimchi Jjigae

Warm, spicy, and packed with flavor, this Kimchi Tuna Jjigae is the ultimate Korean comfort food. With tangy kimchi, savory tuna, soft tofu, and a perfectly cooked egg, it comes together quickly for a hearty, satisfying meal in just one pot.
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Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • Sesame oil
  • 1 can Korean tuna plain is ideal, but red pepper tuna works too
  • 1 green onion white part for cooking, green part for garnish
  • 1 anchovy tablet or a splash of fish sauce
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped kimchi
  • ⅓ block tofu cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Drizzle sesame oil into a stone pot or small pot Add the white part of the green onion and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and a pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Stir quickly to prevent burning.
  • Add the chopped kimchi and fill the pot halfway with water. Add an anchovy tablet, or anchovy sauce/broth for depth of flavor.
  • Stir in soy sauce and fish sauce to taste.
  • Gently add tofu and vegetables. Crack the egg on top, cover, and let it cook until the egg is set to your liking.
  • Garnish with the green part of the green onion and enjoy your warm, comforting bowl of Kimchi Tuna Jjigae!