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Korean Spicy Tuna and Potato Stew
5 from 3 votes

Korean Spicy Tuna and Potato Stew

Make this Korean style spicy tuna and potato stew with a canned tuna, potato, and zucchini. It's simple and delicious to serve with rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 can (7 oz) solid tuna packed in oil drained
  • 1 onion diced, small
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced, medium size
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 3 cup anchovy stock see note below, or water
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 green chili sliced, optional
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce also known as gukganjang
  • 1 tbsp anchovy sauce optional, Korean
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine Korean chili paste, chili flakes, Korean soup soy sauce, garlic, and anchovy sauce. Mix well.
  2. In a soup pot, combine anchovy stock (or water), onion, and potato slices. Add the seasoning paste above and bring them to boil.
  3. when potato slices are somewhat tender, add the zucchini and the tuna. Continue to boil for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as you like.
  4. Lastly add the green onion and chilies and the stew is ready. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • To make anchovy stock, bring 3 cups of water with 6-7 large dried anchovies to boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the anchovies.