made a weird east-west concoction of kimchi jigae with a can of brat-makrele,

with kale, mushrooms, and topped with some pea sprouts.

the mackerel already came with some spicy tanginess (würziger marinade)

that, combined with cooked ripe kimchi, made a great brothy flavor

that i normally cannot get out of kimchi alone.

pea sprouts were so good, adding some fresh bite to the flavor as well,

yet so comfort-foody over brown rice.

for a meal that had been rather randomly thrown together,

this really was quite fantastic, if i may say so myself! :)