macro friendly budget recipes by @mahalmariella 🍲 Tuna kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) is a MUST for anyone who needs a quick and affordable recipe with high protein & tons of nutrients. This shortcut recipe takes less than 10 minutes and is the perfect serving size for one or two meals :) Recipe below —— You’ll need - 1 tbsp sesame oil (or any neutral oil) - 1/2 cup kimchi - 1/4 cup kimchi juice - 3/4 cup of water - 1/2 tsp leftover ramen seasoning (substitute with beef or chicken bouillon) - 1 can tuna in oil - mushrooms or veggies of choice Optional ingredients (add them if you have it!!!) - 1/4 onion sliced & 2-3 garlic cloves minced - 1-2 tbsp soup soy sauce - 1/2 tbsp fish sauce - green onions Instructions 1. Over medium-high heat, sauté the kimchi for 3-5 minutes until it becomes tender and slightly translucent* 2. Add the kimchi juice and water. Bring to a boil. Add more water if needed 3. Add seasoning packet. Mix** 4. Add mushrooms and tuna. Simmer for 2-3 minutes Notes *can add onions and garlic at this step **can add soy sauce and fish sauce at this step #macrofriendly #budgetfriendly #affordablemeals #10minutemeals #easymeals #lunchideas #healthymeals #healthyrecipes #highprotein #koreanfood #souprecipe #kimchi #tuna