Spicy and Deep Flavored Tuna Kimchi Stew Recipe
Baek Jong-won’s Tuna Kimchi Stew: A Hearty Bowl of Spicy Stew Enhanced with Rice Water for Deeper Flavor!
Kimchi stew is one of the most frequently cooked soup dishes, right after soybean paste stew! As long as you have delicious kimchi, anyone can make a tasty stew. Today, we’ll use Baek Jong-won’s recipe to create an even more flavorful tuna kimchi stew, enhanced with rice water for a richer broth. The warm and spicy broth is so enticing that you’ll find yourself eating two bowls of rice with just this stew! Enjoy a satisfying meal without the need for many side dishes.
Basic Ingredients
- 1 can Tuna (135g)
- 1 cup Aged Kimchi (including juice)
- 1 stalk Green Onion
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 King Oyster Mushroom
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 800ml Rice Water
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup
- 1/3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 Tbsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup
- 1/3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 Tbsp Sea Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 1 can (135g) of tuna and 1 cup of aged kimchi. Adding a little kimchi juice will enhance the savory flavor.
Step 2
Slice the green onion (1 stalk) diagonally and thinly slice the onion (1/2). Also, slice the king oyster mushroom (1), which you might have in your fridge, into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Add the sliced kimchi (1 cup) to a pot and include the oil from the tuna can. Stir-frying the kimchi in tuna oil softens it and deepens its flavor. This is one of Chef Baek’s valuable tips!
Step 4
Once the kimchi starts to soften, add the sliced onion and stir-fry together. When the onion begins to turn translucent, pour in 800ml of rice water. Using rice water makes the broth much deeper and nuttier.
Step 5
Add the prepared tuna, sliced green onions, and king oyster mushrooms. Stir in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.
Step 6
Season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 tablespoon of sea salt to adjust the taste. After tasting, let it simmer for a little longer to allow the ingredients to meld with the broth.
Step 7
Your Tuna Kimchi Stew, enriched with the deep flavor of rice water, is now complete! Kimchi stew is one of the most common home-cooked soup dishes. Tuna kimchi stew has the advantage of being clear and refreshing, even without pork. Thanks to the rice water, the broth is deep and rich. With this delicious tuna kimchi stew alone, you can easily enjoy two bowls of rice without any other side dishes! The combination of the spicy, warm broth, well-fermented kimchi, and savory tuna is truly exceptional!
