Spicy and Flavorful Tuna Kimchi Stew: The Golden Recipe
[Tuna Kimchi Stew] The Ultimate Golden Recipe for Delicious Tuna Kimchi Stew!
Today, we’re making Tuna Kimchi Stew! It’s incredibly easy, so please give it a try!
Ingredients
- Well-fermented kimchi, 2.5 cups (measured with a paper cup)
- Tuna, 1 can (200g), drained
- Sugar, 0.5 Tbsp
- Onion, 1/2
- Perilla oil, 1 Tbsp
- Water, 4 cups
- Red pepper flakes, 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp
- Korean green chili pepper (Cheongyang pepper), 1
- Green onion, 1/2 stalk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place a deep pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of perilla oil. The nutty aroma of perilla oil will deepen the flavor of the kimchi stew.
Step 2
Add 2.5 cups of finely chopped, well-fermented kimchi to the pot and stir-fry over medium heat until softened. Stir-frying the kimchi until tender mellows its sourness and brings out its savory flavor.
Step 3
Once the kimchi is somewhat stir-fried, add 0.5 Tbsp of sugar. Sugar balances the sourness of the kimchi and harmonizes the overall taste.
Step 4
While stirring to prevent the kimchi from sticking to the pot, add 1/2 chopped onion and stir-fry together until it becomes translucent. The sweetness from the onion will enrich the broth.
Step 5
When the onion is tender, pour in 4 cups of water. Using anchovy-kelp broth instead of water will create an even richer flavor.
Step 6
Once the broth begins to boil, add 2 Tbsp of red pepper flakes and 2 Tbsp of soy sauce to give it a spicy kick and umami. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Step 7
Add 1 can (200g) of drained tuna to the pot, including its oil, which will add to the flavor. Ensure you’ve drained most of the oil from the can before adding.
Step 8
Finally, add 1 chopped Korean green chili pepper and 1/2 sliced green onion. The chili pepper adds spiciness, and the green onion provides a refreshing taste. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt according to your preference.
Step 9
Cover the pot and let it simmer vigorously over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes for all the ingredients to meld together, completing your delicious Tuna Kimchi Stew! Enjoy it with a hot bowl of rice.
