Savory Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Meal
Easy and Delicious Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
This warm and comforting kimchi fried rice features a delightful combination of savory tuna and generously chopped kimchi, offering a satisfyingly crunchy texture. The larger pieces of kimchi add a rich depth of flavor, making this dish truly special. Create a wonderful meal with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- Generous amount of well-fermented kimchi, roughly chopped
- 1/4 stalk of scallion, finely chopped
- 2 cans of tuna, drained of oil
- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 2 eggs
Seasoning & Others- 1 Tbsp sugar (or Won Dang)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (Korean soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- A little cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar (or Won Dang)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (Korean soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the scallion. Roughly chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces (about 1-1.5 cm). Chopping it larger will enhance the satisfying chewiness and overall deliciousness.
Step 2
Add the generously chopped kimchi to a pan. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the kimchi to mellow out its tartness and add a touch of sweetness. (Adjust sugar quantity if using very sour aged kimchi.)
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in the pan. Sauté the chopped scallions and kimchi together. Drain any excess kimchi juice to preserve the pure kimchi flavor. Stir-fry over medium heat until the kimchi becomes translucent and softened.
Step 4
Add the drained tuna to the pan and stir-fry well with the kimchi. The savory richness of the tuna will meld beautifully with the kimchi, enhancing the flavor.
Step 5
Add two bowls of warm cooked rice. Using a spatula, break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry evenly, ensuring the rice grains are well mixed with the kimchi and tuna mixture. Continue stir-frying until all the rice is coated and seasoned.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and stir-fry to combine with the rice. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the chili flakes from burning.
Step 7
Push the fried rice to one side of the pan. Pour 1 tablespoon of guk-ganjang (Korean soy sauce) into the empty space. Once the soy sauce begins to caramelize slightly and release its aroma, mix it thoroughly with the rice. This step adds a deep, savory dimension to the dish.
Step 8
In a separate pan, heat a little cooking oil and fry the eggs to your preference (sunny-side up, over easy, or well-done).
Step 9
Plate the delicious kimchi fried rice attractively. Finally, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and top with the fried egg. Your flavorful tuna kimchi fried rice is ready to be enjoyed!
