Spicy Tofu Jjageuli with Tuna

Spicy Tofu Jjageuli with Tuna

from seasonedbyjin.com
35 min

This Korean Jjageuli has everything you want if you are a spicy food lover! It's spicy, pungent, full of texture and perfect with rice! This one pot saucy meal is super tasty, easy to make, and surprisingly affordable!

Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 can tuna (150g) (I used Dong Won Tuna Light Standard)
  • 3 cloves garlic (mince)
  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • ½ cup shiitake mushroom, chopped
  • 8-9 oz tofu, firm (dice)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1½ Tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ Tbsp doenjang (Korean soy bean paste)
  • 2 Tbsp Guk ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce, I used Sempio)
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 serrano pepper (slice)
  • 1 finger red pepper (slice)
  • 1 stalk scallion (chop)
  • 1 tsp sea salt (depends on your preference and saltiness of your gochujang and doenjang. )

Directions

  1. 1

    Empty can of tuna into a small strainer and drain liquid. Let it sit for about 5 mins.

  2. 2

    Chop and slice all veggies. Chop tofu and mince garlic. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine sauce ingredients into a small bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat pan on medium high heat and add oil. Add onion and stir fry for about 2min or until fragrant. Add pinch of salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Into the pot, add garlic, tuna, sake and stir fry for another 2-3mins. Then add sauce and stir fry for 1min.

  6. 6

    Add rest of veggies, tofu and water. Bring to boil and cook on medium heat for 9-10min. Then lower heat and simmer for 6-7mins. Stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Can add more salt as needed. I used 1tsp sea salt. Garnish with serrano pepper, finger red pepper and scallion.