Easy Tuna Fish Cake and Kimchi Stew
Super Simple Tuna, Fish Cake, and Kimchi Stew!
Make a simple and easy kimchi stew using aged kimchi, leftover fish cakes, and canned tuna.
Ingredients
- Well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi (aged kimchi) 500g
- Flat fish cakes 3 sheets
- Large can of tuna 1 can
- Green onion 1 stalk
Seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing your well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi, also known as aged kimchi. Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces and add it to your cooking pot. The aged kimchi will provide a deep, slightly sour flavor that’s characteristic of a good kimchi stew.
Step 2
Pour 2 liters of water into the pot. For the canned tuna, drain out the oil before adding the tuna chunks to the pot. This will result in a cleaner, less oily broth.
Step 3
Prepare the flat fish cakes next. Cut them into small, manageable pieces (about 2-3 cm squares) and add them to the pot along with the kimchi. The fish cakes will add a chewy texture and enrich the overall flavor of the stew.
Step 4
Wash and finely chop the green onion (1 stalk). If you enjoy a spicier kick, you can also finely chop 1-2 Korean green chili peppers at this stage for an extra layer of heat. If you’re cooking for children, you might want to omit the chili peppers.
Step 5
Since my aged kimchi is quite salty, I didn’t add any extra salt. However, taste the stew and if it’s too bland for your liking, add a little salt or Korean soup soy sauce. If the kimchi is overly sour, adding 1 tablespoon of sugar can help mellow out the acidity. Add the minced garlic (1 tsp) and a pinch of black pepper. Bring the stew to a rolling boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Once the kimchi and fish cakes are tender, add the chopped green onion and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the stew is perfectly cooked. *Adjust seasoning with salt or soup soy sauce depending on the saltiness of your kimchi.
Step 6
Congratulations! Your easy and delicious Tuna, Fish Cake, and Kimchi Stew is ready. It makes a wonderful side dish for rice and is also a great, simple appetizer or accompaniment to drinks. Enjoy this warm and hearty stew!
