Korean Tuna Rice
Korean tuna rice is a quick and flavorful dish made with seasoned tuna, warm rice, and classic Korean flavors like soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang. It’s budget-friendly, comforting, and ready in less than 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Rice Dish, Quick Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice (short-grain preferred)
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 small carrot or zucchini, julienned (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 fried eggs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare cooked rice and set aside.
- Heat a small amount of sesame oil in a skillet. Add garlic and vegetables (if using) and sauté until tender.
- Add drained tuna, soy sauce, and gochujang. Stir well until heated through and coated with seasoning.
- Spoon rice into bowls and top with the tuna mixture.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and an optional fried egg.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier flavor, mix tuna with mayonnaise before cooking.Reduce or omit gochujang for a milder taste, or add red pepper flakes for more heat.Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a nutrient boost.Try serving bibimbap-style with assorted veggies and a fried egg.Use leftovers to make seaweed-wrapped mini kimbap rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/korean-tuna-rice/
