Simple and Delicious Tuna Kimchi Stew
The Epitome of Home Cooking! Super Easy Tuna Kimchi Stew Recipe
This is a warm and comforting kimchi stew, a favorite among Koreans, made effortlessly with well-fermented kimchi, canned tuna, and soft tofu. The deep flavor of the kimchi combined with the savory richness of tuna creates a magical dish that will make you finish a bowl of rice in no time. It’s wonderfully easy for anyone to follow.
Main Ingredients
- 350g well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cans of tuna (drain the oil from one can)
- 1/2 block of firm tofu (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (sliced diagonally)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2-3 tbsp soup soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar (balances the kimchi’s sourness)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2-3 tbsp soup soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar (balances the kimchi’s sourness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi, which is the key to a delicious kimchi stew. Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, making it easy to eat with the broth.
Step 2
Wash the green onion, remove the outer leaves, and slice it diagonally about 1cm thick. Adding it towards the end of cooking preserves its fresh aroma, making the stew even more flavorful.
Step 3
Cut the firm tofu into cubes. The soft texture of the tofu, combined with the hot broth, enriches the stew’s overall taste.
Step 4
Now for the sautéing step! Place the cut kimchi in a pot. Add both cans of tuna. For a cleaner taste, drain the oil from one of the tuna cans before adding it. Next, add 1 tsp of minced garlic, 1 tbsp of gochugaru, 1 tsp of sugar, and 2-3 tbsp of soup soy sauce. The sugar helps to mellow the sourness of the kimchi, balancing the overall flavor.
Step 5
Sauté the seasoned kimchi and tuna over high heat for about 3-4 minutes. This sautéing process softens the kimchi and allows the flavors to meld beautifully with the tuna and seasonings, creating a deep flavor.
Step 6
Once the ingredients are well sautéed, pour in enough water or anchovy-kelp broth to cover the ingredients. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat for 15 minutes, allowing the kimchi’s flavor to infuse into the broth.
Step 7
After the kimchi has infused its flavor, add the cubed tofu and sliced green onions. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cooked. Your delicious tuna kimchi stew is almost ready! Finally, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with more soup soy sauce or salt if needed.
Step 8
Your comforting Tuna Kimchi Stew, a beloved national dish enjoyed by people of all ages, is ready to be served with a warm bowl of rice! Enjoy a hearty and happy meal with this delightful stew.
