Kim Dae-seok's Tuna Kimchi Soup

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• If the kimchi is overly sharp, adding 1/3 tablespoon of sugar during sautéing will mellow its acidity and refine the overall broth flavor.
• Always sauté the tuna and kimchi together in the tuna oil before adding liquid—this creates a rich, meaty depth similar to searing chicken or pork, enriching the kimchi’s flavor throughout.
• Instead of adding salted shrimp directly to the broth, crush it finely with scissors or a knife first—this prevents floating solids while allowing the natural umami to distribute evenly and subtly.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want a deep, authentic broth flavor using leftover spicy sour kimchi and just one convenient tuna can.
• ⭐People seeking a satisfying combination of refreshing bean sprouts and hearty tuna richness—well suited to a warm meal or a hearty side dish.
• ⭐Home cooks who want a rich, flavorful kimchi soup without complex stock preparation—just a few spoonfuls of salted shrimp and anchovy fish sauce deliver full depth.