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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less

    Korean Tuna Rice

    Published: Mar 10, 2022 / Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Mei / This post may contain affiliate links / Leave a Comment

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    This Korean tuna rice is probably one of our favorite midnight snacks and quick meals to make. It's a hearty, comforting rice bowl that takes less than 5 minutes to whip up, using one of Korea's favorite flavored canned tuna.

    Korean tuna rice is one of our go-to quick meals to make when we occasionally pull all-nighters watching anime, Kdrama, or TV shows.

    All you really need are Korean hot pepper tuna and some cooked rice. The tuna tastes mildly spicy, savory, and a little sweet with small bits of potato, carrots, and onions. Super tasty and perfect over rice!

    If you're looking for more easy, quick meals to make, you make like our kimchi chili oil ramen, gochujang bbq chicken thighs, and matcha custard toast.

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    Ingredients

    • Korean canned tuna with hot pepper sauce - You can use the light, regular, or double hot version. All of them are amazing!
    • Cooked white rice - Any kind of steamed rice works, just make sure it's hot. We usually use white rice, brown rice, or Korean purple rice.
    • Egg - This is optional if you want to add a fried egg to your Korean tuna rice. We highly recommend it!
    • Sesame oil - To add a bit of extra nuttiness to the rice, but you can omit if you'd like.
    • Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish

    Instructions

    Make a perfect crispy fried egg:

    1. In a fry pan over medium high heat, generously coat the bottom of the pan with oil. Once the oil is hot, shimmering, and just starting to smoke, crack the egg into the oil.

    2. Fry the egg until the white is set and the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

    🌟 Pro tip: Slightly tilt the pan and spoon hot oil onto the egg white. This will help cook the egg white on top without overcooking the yolk.

    Assemble the Korean tuna rice:

    3. In your serving bowl, add the hot white rice and top it with a can of Korean hot pepper tuna.

    4. Place the fried egg on top of the tuna and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and if you want, some sliced green onions.

    5. Mix it all together and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    • Make sure to use Korean canned tuna labeled "with hot pepper sauce". The plain tuna won't have the yummy marinade/sauce.
    • Eat it with gim/nori (seaweed). This Korean tuna rice is great on its own, but you can also eat it with seaweed snack or nori cut into smaller pieces. It's like an easy tuna rice ball!
    • Add some kewpie mayo. If you're a mayo person, drizzle some kewpie mayo on the tuna rice for extra creaminess and richness.
    • Add some kewpie mayo. If you're a mayo person, drizzle some kewpie mayo on the tuna rice for extra creaminess and richness.

    FAQ

    What does Korean can tuna taste like?

    Dongwan brand Korean canned tuna is soft, flakey and marinated in a mildly spicy, sweet, and savory hot pepper sauce, with vegetables like potato, carrots, and onions.

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    Fried egg on top of Korean tuna rice in a bowl.
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    Korean Tuna Rice

    This Korean tuna rice is probably one of our favorite midnight snacks and quick meals to make. It's a hearty, comforting rice bowl that takes less than 5 minutes to whip up, using one of Korea's favorite flavored canned tuna.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time3 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Yield: 1 person
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1½ cups cooked white rice
    • 1 can Korean tuna with hot pepper sauce light or double pepper (We like to use Dongwon brand)
    • 1 large egg plus oil for frying (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 sheet toasted seaweed sheet or seaweed snack (optional)
    • Toasted sesame seed (optional for garnish)
    • Green onion thinly sliced (optional for garnish)

    Instructions

    • (Optional) Fry an egg:
      In a frying pan over medium high heat, add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan. Once the oil is hot, shimmering and just starting to smoke, crack the egg into the oil. Fry the egg until the whites are set and the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
      *Pro tip: Spoon hot oil over the whites of the egg. This will set the whites faster and give you a perfect sunny side up!*
    • Assemble the tuna rice bowl:
      In a serving bowl, add the hot white rice then top with a can of Korean spicy tuna. Place the fried egg over the tuna and drizzle with a tablespoon of sesame oil.
    • Garnish and serve:
      Sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions on top, if you wish. Mix well with a spoon and enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the post for step by step photo, tips, and FAQs!
    • When shopping for Korean spicy canned tuna, make sure to grab the ones labeled "with hot pepper sauce". The plain ones won't taste the same!

    Equipments Recommended

    Rice Cooker
    Measuring Spoons
    Fry Pan

    Nutrition

    Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keywords: Korean canned tuna recipe, quick meal
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