Spicy and Savory Tuna Kimchi Stew: The Ultimate Rice Companion
The #1 Rice Thief, Tuna Kimchi Stew: Deliciously Easy!
With Tuna Kimchi Stew, you can go anywhere! It’s the ultimate rice-thief dish! You can make it too!
Ingredients- 1 bowl of well-fermented kimchi (aged kimchi is best)
- 1 can of tuna (drained, but reserve some oil if preferred)
- 1 handful of green onions (cut into large pieces)
- 2 Korean red chili peppers (optional, finely chopped)
- 300ml water (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 tbsp kimchi brine
- 1 tbsp red chili powder (gochugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for a delicious Tuna Kimchi Stew! Chop the aged kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onions and Korean red chili peppers.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the kimchi becomes tender and slightly translucent. Stir-frying the kimchi deeply enhances its savory flavor.
Step 3
Once the kimchi turns a appetizing orange hue, add 1 can of tuna. Don’t discard all the oil from the tuna can; adding some of the oil along with the tuna will enrich the stew’s broth.
Step 4
Now, add 3 tablespoons of kimchi brine – this is a key ingredient for flavor! Pour in 300ml of water to adjust the broth consistency. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
For an extra kick and richer color, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of red chili powder (gochugaru). This will make the stew look even more appealing.
Step 6
I like it extra spicy, so I’ve added 2 finely chopped Korean red chili peppers. If you enjoy spicy food, add them in! If you prefer a milder stew, feel free to skip this step.
Step 7
Finally, add the handful of roughly chopped green onions and let it simmer for another moment. Your delicious and flavorful Tuna Kimchi Stew is ready! This dish is so irresistibly good, it’s known as a ‘rice thief’ for a reason. Enjoy this comforting and satisfying meal, perfect with a bowl of hot rice!
