Main ingredients 🥩
mackerel in brine canfresh kimchioniongreen oniondoenjanggochujang
Solo Cooking God's Mackerel Kimchi Stew
A super easy kimchi stew with no prep needed, using the entire can of mackerel in brine and its broth to create a rich, deep flavor.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who are intimidated by fish prep or want a quick way to enjoy a fish stew
- ⭐ People who love deeply flavorful, richly infused kimchi stew with tender, well-cooked kimchi
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- mackerel in brine can 1 can
- fresh kimchi 3 cups
- doenjang 0.5 tablespoon
- gochujang 0.5 tablespoon
- water 1 paper cup
- onion 1 piece
- green onion 1 stalk
- minced ginger small amount (optional)
- vegetable oil 2~3 tablespoons
Recipe 🍳
- Heat vegetable oil lightly in a pan, then add 3 cups of well-fermented fresh kimchi.
- Add 0.5 tablespoon of doenjang and 0.5 tablespoon of gochujang, mixing well to blend with the kimchi while sautéing.
- Sauté gently for about 3 minutes until the mixture becomes soft—avoid overcooking to keep the texture intact.
- Pour in 1 paper cup of water, then add 1 chopped onion cut into large pieces.
- Add 1 green onion, also chopped coarsely, to the pan.
- Pour in the entire can of mackerel in brine, including all the broth, without leaving any behind.
- Add a very small amount of minced ginger for enhanced aroma and flavor (optional).
- Let the ingredients simmer undisturbed over medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the broth to thicken and become rich.
- Heat oil in a pan, add fresh kimchi, doenjang, and gochujang, and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add water, onion, green onion, and pour in the entire can of mackerel in brine, including the broth.
- Do not stir; simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the stew thickens.
Cooking tips 💡
- Avoid stirring the mackerel too often during cooking, as this may cause the flesh to break apart easily—let it cook undisturbed for a cleaner result.
- The broth inside the mackerel can is key to the rich umami flavor—never discard it; use it entirely as the stew base.
- Even a small amount of ginger helps reduce fishy odor and adds depth of flavor, so it’s highly recommended.
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