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Korean Spicy Tuna

Korean spicy tuna is a truly multipurpose dish. You can serve it with rice, pasta, or even sandwiches. It's so easy and quick to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 185 g canned tuna (6.5 ounces), oil or water drained
  • 50 g mixed vegetables (1.7 ounces), such as sweet corn, baby peas, bell peppers, or carrots, chopped into small pieces if needed. Frozen or canned options are also suitable.
  • 20 g onion (0.7 ounces), diced
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil , I used rice bran oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish
SPICY TUNA SAUCE
  • 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the cooking oil, and stir in the tuna quickly.
  2. Add the vegetables and spicy tuna sauce, mixing well to ensure everything is coated. If you doubled the sauce to serve over rice or pasta, reserve half of it for later.
  3. Add sesame seeds, remove from heat, and serve, following the serving suggestions below. Enjoy your deliciously spicy Korean tuna!

Notes

  • * Double the sauce amounts if you're serving it over rice or pasta.
  • ** 1 Tbsp = 15 ml
  • *** If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean ingredients list.
  • With Rice: Serve alongside steamed rice and other Korean side dishes for a complete meal.
  • Spicy Tuna Bibimbap: Mix with rice and the reserved sauce for a simple bibimbap.
  • With Pasta: Toss with spaghetti, add the reserved sauce, and garnish with sesame oil and green onions for a delightful twist.
  • With Lettuce: Serve as a filling in lettuce wraps for a refreshing and low-carb option.

Nutrition Information

Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 162mg (5%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 705IU (14%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 162mg 3%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 705IU 14%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.