Spicy Tuna Stew with Lettuce Wraps (Chamchi-jjigae)

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1. 1
   Dice the onion and line the bottom of a shallow pan with the diced onion.
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2. 2
   Slice the long green chili peppers and layer them over the onion.
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3. 3
   Add the two cans of tuna with their oil to the pan.
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4. 4
   Add 2 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons gochugaru, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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5. 5
   Pour in 1.5 cups of water until all ingredients are submerged. Cover the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
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6. 6
   Cook for 10 minutes while preparing 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped green onions, and additional sliced green chili peppers.
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7. 7
   After 10 minutes, open the lid and add the minced garlic, green onions, and sliced chili peppers. Stir to combine.
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8. 8
   To make apple ssamjang, peel 1 small Gala apple and cut it into tiny pieces.
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9. 9
   In a bowl, combine Korean soybean paste, gochujang, minced garlic, green onions, apple pieces, and about 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Finish with sesame seeds to make the apple ssamjang.
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10. 10
    Continue cooking the stew for another 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, making it easier to scoop for lettuce wraps.
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11. 11
    Prepare fresh lettuce leaves, cooked rice, and side vegetables such as kimchi and spinach.
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12. 12
    Place lettuce leaves on a plate, add a small amount of rice to each, top with the spicy tuna stew and apple ssamjang, then wrap and eat.
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