Savory Tuna Kimchi Rice Bowl Recipe
How to Make Delicious Tuna Kimchi Rice Bowl – A Perfect One-Bowl Meal
If you have well-fermented kimchi, you can make a delicious dish by simply stir-frying it, but today we’re using savory tuna! Pork is often used with stir-fried kimchi, but well-fermented kimchi pairs wonderfully with any ingredient, including tuna and ham, making it possible to create a satisfying meal without meat.
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup well-fermented kimchi
- 150g canned tuna (with oil)
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil, as needed
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 0.3 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 0.3 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare about 1 cup of well-fermented kimchi, the key to a delicious stir-fry. Place it in a bowl and chop it finely with scissors or a knife. Cutting it into smaller pieces helps the seasoning penetrate better.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion. Slicing it thinly will release its aroma more effectively when stir-fried in oil.
Step 3
We’ll be using the oil from the canned tuna. This tuna oil adds a wonderful depth of flavor, so don’t discard it. Have it ready in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add a little vegetable oil, and then add the chopped green onion. Stir-fry the green onion over medium-low heat until its fragrance infuses the oil, creating a fragrant green onion oil. This step significantly enhances the dish’s overall flavor.
Step 5
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry it together.
Step 6
Continue to stir-fry the kimchi for about 3 minutes. This cooking process helps to mellow the sourness of the kimchi and enhance its savory notes.
Step 7
Now it’s time to add the seasonings. Mix in 0.3 Tbsp of sugar, 0.5 Tbsp of minced garlic, and 0.5 Tbsp of red pepper flakes with the kimchi. This step is crucial for balancing the flavors.
Step 8
After the kimchi has been seasoned and stir-fried for a bit, add the canned tuna (including the oil) and mix well. The combination of the tuna’s richness and the kimchi’s spiciness is incredibly delicious.
Step 9
Stir-fry everything together until the kimchi and tuna are well combined. Gently break apart any clumps of tuna as you stir-fry for an even texture.
Step 10
Clear a space in the center of the pan, and pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce along the edge. Let it sizzle and caramelize slightly before mixing it into the stir-fry. This adds another layer of savory depth.
Step 11
Once the soy sauce has heated and become fragrant, mix it thoroughly into the kimchi and tuna mixture to ensure the flavor is evenly distributed. The soy sauce perfectly rounds out the dish.
Step 12
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil will enhance the dish’s fragrance and add a beautiful sheen. This is the secret to its final touch of deliciousness.
Step 13
Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Your delicious Tuna Kimchi Rice Bowl is ready! Serve generously over warm rice and enjoy. Adding a fried egg on top is also a fantastic option.
