Tuna Kimchi Stir-fry(참치김치 볶음)

Name: Tuna Kimchi Stir-fry(참치김치 볶음)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Kimchi - 100 g; Onion - 1/2 (optional); Tuna - 70 g; Cooking oil - 2/3 tbsp (approx. 10 ml); Sugar - 2/3–1 tbsp (approx. 10–15 ml, to taste); toasted sesame seeds - a little (optional); Sesame oil - 1/3 tbsp (approx. 5 ml, optional)

Category: Authentic Korean Dishes🕒 15 mins🍽️ 1 servings

From my kitchen

How I cook this at home

I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.

My notes for this recipe

Wow, there are so many people who love Kimchi stir-fry! Once you fall in love with the taste of Kimchi, you’ll often think, "What is this? Why is it so delicious?" I feel the same way.

In Germany, you can easily find Kimchi at Asian markets. Of course, you can buy pre-made Kimchi stir-fry (it’s convenient), but today, I’ll show you how to use leftover Kimchi at home (is it ripe yet?) in a super simple way!

This recipe is so versatile – use it as a side dish, with ramen, or as the filling for tuna Kimchi rice triangles (samgak gimbap).

Here’s a tip: If you skip the tuna, this recipe becomes regular Kimchi stir-fry. Some people don’t like tuna, and that’s okay. The real secret is the sugar – but shhh, that’s our little secret! 😊

Finding the ingredients

You can open unfamiliar ingredients directly from the list. Many Korean pantry basics are easiest to find in Asian grocery stores or online, while fresh ingredients can often be handled more flexibly.

Quick tips

Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.

How I cook it

1.
If using onion, chop it finely. Cut the Kimchi into small pieces with scissors. (Tip: Do this in a bowl to avoid staining your cutting board.)
2.
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the Kimchi. Add sugar while cooking. You can use honey or other sweeteners if you like, but I prefer sugar – and I always go for the generous amount because it makes it so tasty!
3.
Falls du keinen Thunfisch hinzufügst, brate das Kimchi einfach weiter, bis es deinen Wünschen entspricht. Andernfalls füge den Thunfisch hinzu (das Öl vorher abgießen) und brate alles zusammen.
4.
Once everything is well mixed, add sesame oil, stir one final time, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Small notes

If using onion, chop it finely. Cut the Kimchi into small pieces with scissors. (Tip: Do this in a bowl to avoid staining your cutting board.)
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the Kimchi. Add sugar while cooking. You can use honey or other sweeteners if you like, but I prefer sugar – and I always go for the generous amount because it makes it so tasty!
If you’re not adding tuna, simply stir-fry the Kimchi until it reaches your desired consistency. Otherwise, add the drained tuna and stir-fry everything together.
Once everything is well mixed, add sesame oil, stir one final time, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

That’s it – a delicious dish that pairs perfectly with rice! The quantities are for one serving, but you can easily scale the recipe. It’s also great as a rice topping. Enjoy your meal! 😊

Small questions that often come up

Can beginners make this recipe?

Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.

Where can I find Korean ingredients?

Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.