10-Minute Spicy Tuna Mixed Rice (Chamchi Bibimbap)
This 10-minute spicy tuna mixed rice combines rich canned tuna with a fiery, sweet-and-savory gochujang sauce. Served over warm rice with crushed seaweed and sesame oil, it is the ultimate quick and comforting meal.
Utilizing pantry staples, this savory bowl transforms a simple can of tuna into a deeply flavorful dish in just minutes. The combination of spicy gochugaru, deeply savory gochujang, and creamy mayonnaise creates a rich sauce that coats every grain of rice. It is a beloved quick meal in Korean households, perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 large can tuna in oil
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper
- 0.5 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 bowls cooked white rice
- to taste crushed dried seaweed
- to taste toasted sesame seeds
- to taste sesame oil
Instructions
- 1Add Tuna to the Pan
Pour a large can of tuna along with its oil directly into a black frying pan.
Tip: Keep the oil from the can as it helps moisten and fry the mixture. - 2Add Green Chili Peppers
Slice one Cheongyang chili pepper and add the chopped pieces into the pan along with the tuna.
Tip: Cheongyang chili peppers provide a sharp heat; adjust the amount to your spice preference. - 3Add Seasonings and Condiments
Add half a tablespoon of gochujang, one tablespoon of gochugaru, one tablespoon of corn syrup, and one tablespoon of mayonnaise into the pan over the tuna and chili peppers.
Tip: The combination of gochujang and mayonnaise creates a rich, balanced sauce base. - 4Stir-Fry the Mixture
Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the ingredients and stir-fry everything together in the pan using a wooden spoon until the sauce reduces and the mixture becomes thick and red.
Tip: Stir continuously to ensure the spices and condiments blend evenly with the tuna. - 5Plate Over Rice
Once the spicy tuna mixture has reduced, use a spoon to place half of it over a mound of white rice in a wooden bowl.
Tip: Serving half the batch leaves enough for another serving or portion. - 6Add Crushed Seaweed
Use metal tongs to add a generous handful of crushed dried seaweed into the bowl, placing it right next to the spicy tuna.
Tip: Crush the dried seaweed finely so it blends easily with the rice and tuna. - 7Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the bowl and finish with a glossy drizzle of golden sesame oil before serving.
Tip: Toasting the sesame seeds just before adding them enhances their nutty aroma.
