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Korean Home-style Stewed Kimchi Tuna

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 1 vote
This Korean Home-Style Stewed Kimchi Tuna, or Kimchi Tuna Bokkeum is the ultimate pantry home cooking recipe with ingredients you already have. Made with canned tuna, kimchi, onions, and some simple seasonings, this dish is spicy, but packed with so much umami. Who knew a can of tuna can turn into such a flavorful, but comforting dish? Inspired by my latest trip to Korea, this kimchi tuna dish is an easy speedy lunch ready in only 10 minutes.
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Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, fish, Korean Food, quick and easy recipe, seafood, Spicy, spicy food, tuna
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 224kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3-4 cups kimchi chopped (about 600-800 g)
  • 1 Can tuna
  • 1-2 tsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp dashi powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • Sesame seeds garnish
  • Green onion chopped, garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little neutral oil. Add the chopped onions and kimchi, then sauté until the onions soften and the mixture smells fragrant.
  • Add the canned tuna directly into the pan, including the juices.
  • Season with red chili flakes, dashi powder, and sesame oil. Stir well, breaking up the tuna so everything mixes evenly.
    Adding dashi powder, sesame oil, and sugar to the pot for kimchi tuna stew
  • Add sugar to balance the flavors.
  • Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 1125mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1396IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 7mg
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