Introduction
Are you looking for a delicious and filling diet menu that shatters the prejudice that "diet food is tasteless"? We're finally revealing the super simple recipe for the most requested menu item from our '1-Week Kimchi Diet Plan': the 'Tuna Ssamjang Cabbage Wraps'!
When you top a sweet, crunchy cabbage leaf with savory tuna ssamjang, you'll feel an amazing sense of fullness even without rice. Add a side of cool white kimchi, and you might even forget you're on a diet. Let's start this magical 10-minute recipe right now!
Why This Recipe is Perfect for a Diet
- 🌶️ Cabbage: A champion of low-calorie, high-fiber foods! It soothes the stomach and promotes bowel movements, making it excellent for preventing the constipation that can occur during a diet.
- 🌶️ Tuna: Canned tuna with the oil drained is a fantastic source of protein. It helps prevent muscle loss and keeps you feeling full for longer.
- 🌶️ Healthy Tuna Ssamjang: We've lowered the sodium from commercial ssamjang and boosted the nutrition by adding protein and vegetables.
- 🌶️ White Kimchi (Baek-kimchi): This non-spicy, refreshing kimchi provides probiotics and adds a delightful kick to an otherwise simple diet meal.
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
Main Ingredients:
- 🌶️ 1/4 head of Cabbage
- 🌶️ 1 serving of White Kimchi (Baek-kimchi)
For the Tuna Ssamjang:
- 🌶️ 1 can of Tuna in water, drained (90g / ~3 oz)
- 🌶️ 1 tbsp Ssamjang (Korean seasoned soybean paste)
- 🌶️ 2 tbsp finely chopped Onion
- 🌶️ 1/2 tbsp minced Garlic
- 🌶️ (Optional) Finely chopped chili pepper or bell pepper
- 🌶️ (Optional) A few drops of sesame oil or perilla oil
Super Simple Step-by-Step Instructions
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Steam the Cabbage:
Separate the cabbage leaves and wash them thoroughly. Place them in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until they are tender and pliable. Once done, you can briefly rinse them in cold water, drain, and set aside to cool.
Tip: For a quick method, wrap the moist cabbage leaves in a wet paper towel and microwave for 3-4 minutes. -
Make the Tuna Ssamjang:
Drain the water from the canned tuna completely by pressing it with a spoon in a sieve. In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, 1 tbsp of ssamjang, the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Mix well. Add chopped bell peppers for extra crunch or chili peppers for a spicy kick if desired. Finally, add a few drops of sesame or perilla oil for a nutty aroma.
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Plate and Serve:
Arrange the steamed cabbage leaves beautifully on a plate. Place the tuna ssamjang in a small bowl. Serve with a side of cool white kimchi. Your perfectly balanced, delicious diet meal is now complete!
Tips for an Even Healthier Meal
- 🌶️ Protein UP: Mix in some mashed tofu with the tuna ssamjang to increase the protein content while lowering the overall sodium per bite.
- 🌶️ Fullness UP: Serve with 1/3 cup of brown rice to enjoy as a more filling "ssambap" (rice wrap) meal.
- 🌶️ Nutrition UP: Use a variety of leafy greens for wrapping, such as perilla leaves, lettuce, or kelp, to get a wider range of vitamins and minerals.