Spicy and Tender Pressure Cooker Kimchi Stew
Simple Yet Delicious Pressure Cooker Kimchi Stew Recipe (Fail-Proof!)
Make a deeply flavorful and tender kimchi stew using aged kimchi with the help of a pressure cooker for speed and ease. The harmony of well-fermented kimchi and tender tuna is exquisite, making it an irresistible side dish for rice. This simple recipe is perfect even for beginners to achieve a hearty and satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 1 whole head of aged/sour kimchi (inner parts removed, rinsed clean)
- 2 cans of tuna (drained and solids only)
- 1 large leek (cut into large pieces)
- 1 handful of dried shiitake mushrooms (rinsed lightly under running water)
Seasoning & Other Ingredients- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or Cheongju)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp ginger syrup
- Water (enough to cover the kimchi)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or Cheongju)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp ginger syrup
- Water (enough to cover the kimchi)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Trim the tough stems from the aged kimchi. If it’s too spicy or sour, you can gently rinse off some of the inner paste under running water, but try not to wash away too much to preserve the umami flavor. Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. You can also cook it whole, but cutting it helps the seasonings penetrate better.
Step 2
Layer the cut kimchi at the bottom of the pressure cooker. Drain the oil completely from the canned tuna and add the tuna solids on top of the kimchi.
Step 3
Add the lightly rinsed dried shiitake mushrooms over the tuna. Then, add the large pieces of leek and minced garlic. These ingredients will contribute to the deep flavor of the stew.
Step 4
Stir in the gochugaru, cooking wine, and ginger syrup. Add just enough water to cover the kimchi. Be careful not to add too much water, as it can dilute the flavor. Adjust the water level based on the kimchi’s moisture content.
Step 5
Close the pressure cooker lid. Once the pressure indicator starts to whistle or lift, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. It’s crucial to start timing from when the pressure is released. After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 minutes. This steaming process will make the kimchi incredibly tender and moist. Open the lid to reveal your delicious kimchi stew!
