With the savory taste of tuna and tofu and the sweetness of onions, you can make delicious ssamjang without adding sugar.
Calories
295kcal
Carbs
52.5g
Protein
12.9g
Fat
3.7g
Sodium
4.5mg
Ingredients
Others
Rice(150g), Cabbage(60g), Tuna(캔, 30g), Tofu(30g), Onion(8g), Green Onion(5g), Garlic(5g), Doenjang (Soybean Paste)(5g), Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)(2g), Plum Syrup(3g), Sesame Oil(1.5g), Sesame(1g), Water(8g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)Sold as 'gochujang' in the international aisle of most large supermarkets; Korean markets carry more sizes and heat levels.
- Doenjang (Soybean Paste)Korean soybean paste, at Korean markets or online. Miso is milder and sweeter — workable in a pinch, but use a little more.
- Plum SyrupKorean green-plum syrup (maesil-cheong), from Korean markets or online. A little honey plus a splash of rice vinegar is the usual stand-in.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- TofuAny supermarket tofu works — pick firm for stews and stir-fries, silken for soft soups.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsRice
- Contains protein (2.6g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Cabbage
- Rich in vitamin C (29mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in dietary fiber (2.5g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Green Onion
- Rich in vitamin C (11mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in iron (1mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Clean the cabbage and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes, then cool.
🔍Drain the oil from the tuna in a sieve, and drain and mash the tofu.
🔍Finely chop the onion, green onion, and garlic.
🔍Add soybean paste, gochujang, plum syrup, chopped onion, green onion, garlic, and water to a pan and boil, add tuna and tofu and stir-fry, then add sesame oil and sesame.
🔍Top the steamed cabbage with rice and roll up.
🔍Cut the cabbage roll into appropriate pieces and top with tuna tofu ssamjang.