Spicy Tuna Gochujang Stew Recipe
What to Eat Today? Rice Thief! Let’s Make a Deliciously Spicy Tuna Gochujang Stew
On a day like today, with refreshing weather, a hearty stew is just what you need! Introducing the irresistible ‘Tuna Gochujang Stew’ that will make you devour a bowl of rice in no time. The spicy broth and generous ingredients look incredibly appetizing. It’s even more appealing because you can whip it up quickly without needing many special ingredients. Forget about complicated lunchbox menus, this stew alone will make a satisfying meal!
Essential Ingredients- 1 small can of tuna (100-150g), drained
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1/2 potato
- 1/2 onion
- 2-3 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang)
- 500ml anchovy and kelp broth (or water)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Slice the zucchini into half-moon shapes about 0.7cm thick. Dice the potato and onion into similar-sized cubes. Slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 2
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in lukewarm water for about 10-20 minutes until softened. Trim the tough stems and slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. (You can use the soaking water as part of the broth for a deeper flavor.)
Step 3
In a pot, pour in 500ml of anchovy broth. Add 1 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp doenjang, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Stir well with a spoon until there are no lumps.
Step 4
Add the sliced zucchini, potato, onion, and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms to the broth mixture. Stir everything together so the ingredients are submerged in the liquid.
Step 5
Now, bring the stew to a boil over high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and skim off any foam that rises to the surface with a spoon. This will make the broth cleaner and more refreshing.
Step 6
Drain the oil from the can of tuna. Once the stew has cooked for a bit, add the drained tuna to the pot and gently break it apart. Be careful not to stir too vigorously, as this can cause the tuna to crumble.
Step 7
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning. If it’s too bland, add 3 Tbsp of soup soy sauce or season with salt to your preference. (You can also add a little sugar to balance the flavors, depending on your taste.)
Step 8
Finally, add the diagonally sliced green onions and simmer for another moment until done. This delicious Tuna Gochujang Stew is ready! It’s absolutely delicious served over hot rice.
