Spicy Tuna Bowl with Gochujang
I love whipping up this Spicy Tuna Bowl with Gochujang recipe for lunch or a hurried supper, it’s quick and easy! It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is both nourishing and satisfying.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with gochujang, it’s a Korean chilli paste that has become a staple in my kitchen. I love the flavour it adds, as well as its beautiful red colour. You can now find gochujang in many grocery stores.
Enjoy!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Cook the edamame (with or without the pods) in a pot of boiling salted water for three to five minutes. Drain them and plunge them into iced water to preserve their beautiful color.
Gochujang is a spicy, salty, and umami-rich fermented chili paste of Korean origin. This thick, sticky paste is spicy, salty, and full of umami flavor. It can now be easily found in the Asian aisle of most chains and, of course, in Asian grocery stores.
Ingredients
Spicy Tuna with Gochujang
- 4 cans of tuna, 80 g each
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) gochujang chili paste (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup (55 g) light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (10 g) finely chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup (40 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (35 g) sesame seeds
Assembly
- 2 cups (420 g) cooked sushi rice
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) shelled edamame, cooked
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1 avocado, cubed
NEW!
The cutting board
Handcrafted in Canada from beautiful cherry wood, this sturdy and elegant board is a true joy to use every day. Each board is unique and develops a richer colour over time.
It transitions seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining table for serving, sharing, gathering and cooking, day after day.
Shop
Preparation
Spicy Tuna with Gochujang
- Combine all the tuna ingredients in a bowl.
Toasted Breadcrumbs
- Heat a skillet over a medium-high heat and toast the panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
Assembly
- Place the rice in bowls, followed by the spicy tuna, edamame beans, cucumber, spring onions and avocado. Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs. Serve as is or with extra mayonnaise and/or soy sauce.
