3-Minute Tuna Kimchi Stew (3분 참치김치찌개)

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A lightning-fast, ultra-flavorful Korean tuna kimchi stew inspired by Hong Jin-kyung's secret recipe, featuring rich canned tuna and seasoned Dasida broth.

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When you need a deep, comforting bowl of kimchi stew in minutes, this shortcut recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. By seasoning the kimchi directly with Dasida before simmering it with savory canned tuna, you capture the authentic taste of a traditional Korean snack house right at home.

A vibrant red tuna kimchi stew simmering in a traditional pot, served with rice mixed directly into the broth.
A vibrant red tuna kimchi stew simmering in a traditional pot, served with rice mixed directly into the broth.
Prep2 mins
Cook5 mins
Total7 mins
Yield1 serving
DifficultyEasy
Calories420 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Add seasoning directly to kimchi
    A gloved hand holding a large, neatly folded head of seasoned kimchi and lowering it into an empty brass-colored cooking pot on a stovetop.

    Place the whole piece of kimchi into a traditional metal pot on the stove. Spoon seasoned Dasida directly onto the kimchi without hesitation to build an instant, savory flavor foundation before adding any liquid.

    Tip: Adding the seasoning directly onto the kimchi before adding water allows it to absorb deeply during the light stir-fry.
  2. 2Lightly stir-fry the seasoned kimchi
    Chopped pieces of kimchi mixed with seasoning powder in a pot, being stirred with a dark wooden spoon while glass jars of dried pasta sit in the blurred background.

    Using a dark wooden spoon, gently stir-fry the seasoned kimchi in the pot over moderate heat for a brief moment until the edges soften and absorb the spices without burning.

    Tip: Keep the heat moderate during this quick stir-fry phase so the spices bloom without burning.
  3. 3Pour water and add canned tuna
    An open tin can filled with pink flaked tuna chunks and canning liquid, held up closely with the edge of a simmering pot visible underneath.

    Pour water into the pot after stir-frying, bring it to a rolling boil, then open a can of tuna and empty all of its contents directly into the bubbling broth. Finish with a touch of salt to taste.

    Tip: Pouring the entire can of tuna including its juices adds essential body and richness to the soup base.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While you can use fresh kimchi, aged or sour kimchi yields a much deeper, more authentic flavor profile characteristic of traditional kimchi jjigae.
No, you should pour the entire contents of the tuna can including its liquids directly into the pot, as it adds crucial richness and body to the soup broth.
You can substitute it with a powdered anchovy or vegetable bouillon, though Dasida provides the signature savory shortcut flavor unique to this recipe.
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