"Easy spicy tuna stir-fry recipe inspired by Korean school lunch. Quick, budget-friendly weeknight dinner with gochugaru heat."
Estimated Nutrition
Ingredients
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Canned tuna in water
2 cans (200g)
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Korean red chili flakes (gochugaru)
1.5 tbsp
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Soy sauce
2 tbsp
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Sesame oil
1 tbsp
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Garlic, minced
3 cloves
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Onion, diced
1 small
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Green onions, chopped
2 stalks
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Sugar
1 tsp
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Water
3 tbsp
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Vegetable oil
1 tbsp
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Sesame seeds
1 tsp
Local Substitutes
Instead of Gochugaru
Use: Cayenne pepper or red chili powder
Reason: Similar heat level; adjust amount to taste
Instead of Sesame oil
Use: Toasted oil or walnut oil
Reason: Similar nutty flavor profile
Instead of Soy sauce
Use: Tamari or coconut aminos
Reason: Same umami depth
🧑🍳 Cooking Instructions
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1
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat
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2
Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant (1 minute)
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3
Add drained canned tuna and break into chunks
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4
Stir in gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and water
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5
Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly
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6
Drizzle with sesame oil and add green onions
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7
Toss well and cook 1 more minute
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8
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice
Serve in a Korean School Tray
Stainless steel compartment trays keep your meals fresh and authentic.
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