Spicy and Flavorful Tuna Kimchi Stew: A Perfect Homestyle Recipe
Spicy and Flavorful Tuna Kimchi Stew: A Perfect Homestyle Recipe
Spicy and Flavorful Tuna Kimchi Stew: A Perfect Homestyle Recipe
Loaded with perfectly aged napa cabbage kimchi! Here’s a recipe for a spicy and deeply savory tuna kimchi stew that you can whip up easily with just a can of tuna. Using a soup stock pack with anchovies, kelp, and pollack will give your stew an even richer and more profound flavor. We simmer the well-fermented kimchi with a touch of sugar to balance the tanginess, then add the drained tuna chunks for a boost of umami. This ultimate rice companion is made even better with the addition of crisp onions, pungent Korean red chili peppers, and spicy Cheongyang peppers for that extra kick! Adjust the seasoning to your taste with soup soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Finally, a sprinkle of fresh green onions adds a fragrant finish. Experience the magic of perfectly balanced flavors: the spicy tang of kimchi, the savory richness of tuna, the deep umami from the broth, the subtle sweetness of onions, and the exhilarating heat from the Cheongyang peppers, all combining to make your rice disappear in no time! Depending on the color and fermentation level of your kimchi, you can also add a little red pepper powder to adjust the spiciness.
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi: 600g
- Canned tuna: 4 cans (approx. 150g each)
- Onion: 1 medium
- Korean red chili pepper: 1
- Cheongyang chili pepper: 2
- Green onion: 1/2 stalk (about 2 Tbsp chopped)
Broth and Seasoning Ingredients- Soup stock pack (anchovy, kelp, pollack, etc.): 1
- Water: 1500ml (approx. 7.5 cups)
- Minced garlic: 1 Tbsp
- Fish sauce: 1 Tbsp
- Soup soy sauce: 1 Tbsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Sugar: 1/4 tsp (to balance kimchi’s sourness)
- Black pepper: a pinch
- Soup stock pack (anchovy, kelp, pollack, etc.): 1
- Water: 1500ml (approx. 7.5 cups)
- Minced garlic: 1 Tbsp
- Fish sauce: 1 Tbsp
- Soup soy sauce: 1 Tbsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Sugar: 1/4 tsp (to balance kimchi’s sourness)
- Black pepper: a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the stew. Chop the well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the onion into strips about 0.5cm wide. Slice the Korean red chili pepper and Cheongyang chili pepper into thin rounds. Chop the green onion for the final garnish.
Step 2
Pour 1500ml of water into a pot and add the soup stock pack. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to create a delicious kelp-based broth.
Step 3
Prepare the thinly sliced onions. They will add a pleasant crispness and sweetness to the stew as they cook.
Step 4
Slice the Cheongyang chili peppers into rounds. These will add a nice, sharp spiciness that will make the broth taste cleaner and more refreshing.
Step 5
Slice the Korean red chili peppers into rounds as well. They add a beautiful color and a subtle sweetness and aroma.
Step 6
Open the canned tuna and drain the oil thoroughly by placing the tuna in a sieve. This step is crucial to prevent the stew from becoming greasy and to highlight the clean, savory flavor of the tuna.
Step 7
Add the chopped, well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi and 1/4 tsp of sugar to the prepared broth. The sugar helps to gently neutralize the sourness of the kimchi. Let it simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the kimchi is tender and soft.
Step 8
Once the kimchi is sufficiently cooked and softened, add the drained tuna chunks to the pot and let it simmer together. Cooking the tuna for a while longer allows its savory flavor to meld beautifully with the broth.
Step 9
Add 1 Tbsp of fish sauce, 1 Tbsp of soup soy sauce, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Stir well to combine. Add the sliced onions at this stage and let them cook. As the onions soften, they release their sweetness, enriching the stew’s flavor.
Step 10
Add the sliced Korean red chili peppers and Cheongyang chili peppers, and a pinch of black pepper. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with 1/2 tsp of salt if needed. It’s important to adjust the saltiness based on how salty your kimchi is.
Step 11
Finally, add the chopped green onions and simmer for just a moment longer to complete your delicious Tuna Kimchi Stew! Enjoy it with a hot bowl of rice.
