Kim Dae-seok's Tuna Zucchini Stew

A zucchini stew simmered deeply and boldly with a rich base of onions sautéed in tuna oil and chili oil, featuring potatoes and generous amounts of savory tuna.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Use the canola oil from the tuna can instead of discarding it—this infuses the entire broth with the rich umami flavor of tuna.
  • Sauté the onions until fully golden brown to maximize natural sweetness, ensuring the broth has depth without being flat or one-dimensional.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of doenjang into the gochujang before adding it—this eliminates heaviness while delivering a clean, refreshing, and rich finish.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to make a rustic-style zucchini stew with bold, spicy, and savory flavors at home.
  • Home cooks looking to create a hearty, deeply flavored stew using only canned tuna and zucchini on hand.
  • People wanting a clean, rich broth without the typical fishy aroma of tuna.

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