Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice
Description
Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice is a savory fried rice dish featuring canned tuna and aged kimchi, which infuses the rice with a deep, tangy flavor. The kimchi juice adds moisture and enhances the overall taste complexity. This recipe starts by sautéing garlic and kimchi with its juice, then mixing in the tuna, soy sauce, sugar, and gochujang to build layers of umami and slight sweetness with a touch of heat. Cold cooked rice is then incorporated and stir-fried until thoroughly combined, allowing the rice to absorb the seasonings fully. The resulting dish is hearty and slightly spicy with a balanced, rich flavor.
The dish is typically served garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds that add freshness and nutty crunch. Optional toppings of a fried egg and shredded seaweed bring extra richness and textural contrast. This recipe makes a filling meal suitable for lunch or dinner and can be customized with your preferred garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 250 grams tuna 8.82 oz, canned
- 2 cups kimchi roughly cut with scissors, aged
- 2 cups kimchi juice roughly cut with scissors, aged
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cups rice cold, cooked
Optional Garnish:
- green onions
- sesame seeds toasted
- egg fried
- seaweed shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds before adding the kimchi with the juices. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tuna to the skillet and sauté for another minute.
- Add the soy sauce, sugar, and gochujang and stir to combine.
- Add the rice to the skillet. Continue to sauté until the rice has been fully combined with the rest of the ingredients.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Top with a fried egg and seaweed if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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