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Look no further, because our guest writer Nadiah N will share her
delicious Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe. It is so easy to make and tastes
heavenly that she is sure you will continue to cook it in the future.
If you like rich umami flavors and looking to add more
comfort food to your list. This recipe will awaken your taste bud to another
level. This Korean Kimchi Fried Rice is cooked in a single pan with just a
handful of ingredients, making it easy to meal prep your food for the weekdays.
What Is Kimchi Fried Rice?
What is kimchi fried rice without kimchi? In recent years,
not only Korean will have Kimchi in their refrigerator but almost households in
Asia will have one due to the K-wave. It is so accessible to buy Korean Kimchi
at your local neighbourhood market that making Kimchi Fried Rice has never been
this easy.
Kimchi is known to pack with nutrient-dense and low calories
too! Both are a good combination for those health-conscious person. It is good
to know there are two types of kimchi based on its fermented stage - fresh
kimchi (Geotjeori) dan aged kimchi (Mugeun-ri).
For this Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe, we will be using
aged kimchi. Look for kimchi that is more than 2 weeks old. The bold flavors of
this aged kimchi will amplify the taste making it more savory and delicious!
What Is Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice Made Of?
I can't emphasize enough how easy it is to make Tuna Kimchi
Fried Rice. It is truly one of the easiest dishes to make at home, solely
because of the simple list of ingredients. Without further due, I will share
everything that you need to make this recipe.
1. Aged Kimchi. Use kimchi that is more than 2 weeks old. If
you are not sure, always check the food label or just ask the worker at your
mart. Aged well fermented ripe kimchi gives the best sour flavor. When cooked,
it will mellow out and gives that deep intense flavor.
2. Canned Tuna. Use either Tuna in Water or oil. Both are fine.
I like Tuna in Water because of its low calories compare to tuna in oil. Other
benefits of canned tuna that might interest you, it is high in protein and full
of healthy, omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Leftover Rice. A day-old or overnight rice is the best as it
gives the fried rice a nice chewy texture. Koreans typically used japonica rice.
I prefer to use Jasmine or Basmati rice as it will give me a more sweet,
natural taste and a fuller feeling due to its low Glycemic Index.
4. Garlic + Green Onion. For the aromatic that keeps things
fresh and delicious.
5. Optional Garnish. Perhaps the most popular garnish you could
find on every kimchi fried rice is a sunny-side-up fried egg. You can also try
to put dried seaweed for extra crunchiness, umami flavor, and salty taste, and
toasted sesame seeds.
How to Make Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 490
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
11/2 cups of day-old cooked rice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup aged kimchi, roughly chopped
1 canned tuna
2 tsp gochujang
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings:
2 fried eggs
Dried seaweed
Instructions
In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil
over high heat until it is very hot. Add garlic, green onions, kimchi, salt,
and pepper and stir-fry until kimchi starts to soften for 1-2 minutes. Then
incorporate the rice and continue to stir-fry everything for 1 more minute.
Add tuna and gochujang. Continue stirring everything over
medium heat until the rice takes on a lovely orange color, approximately about
1 minute.
Besides using Tuna as one of the protein ingredients for
fried rice kimchi. You can also use beef, bacon, chicken, or salmon. It tastes
as good as using tuna. You might want to read tips on how to defrost bacon and thaw salmon.
Combining tuna with crunch and sour-aged kimchi will lend a
mellow savouriness that makes it different but keep on making you want it for
more! Adding gochujang will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
I highly recommend you give this dish a try, as homemade tuna kimchi fried rice is a different take than your typical take-out orders. Furthermore, it is healthier to cook your meal.
I hope you enjoy this easy-to-make and delicious recipe, please feel free to leave a comment or share this recipe with your family and friends.
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