Tuna Ssamjang
Tuna Ssamjang
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna, drained (about 5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons ssamjang
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or corn syrup, to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Open the can of tuna and thoroughly drain any excess oil or water. Transfer the drained tuna to a medium mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the ssamjang, gochujang, minced garlic, chopped green onion, sesame oil, and granulated sugar (or corn syrup) to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using a spoon or fork, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Mash the tuna slightly as you mix to integrate it with the pastes and aromatics.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more ssamjang or gochujang for a more intense flavor, more sugar for sweetness, or a pinch of salt if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the tuna ssamjang to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve immediately with a bowl of warm rice, fresh lettuce leaves (for ssam wraps), or as a dip for vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tuna Ssamjang
- 1 can tuna, drained (about 5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons ssamjang
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or corn syrup, to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Open the can of tuna and thoroughly drain any excess oil or water. Transfer the drained tuna to a medium mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the ssamjang, gochujang, minced garlic, chopped green onion, sesame oil, and granulated sugar (or corn syrup) to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using a spoon or fork, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Mash the tuna slightly as you mix to integrate it with the pastes and aromatics.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the ssamjang and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more ssamjang or gochujang for a more intense flavor, more sugar for sweetness, or a pinch of salt if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the tuna ssamjang to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve immediately with a bowl of warm rice, fresh lettuce leaves (for ssam wraps), or as a dip for vegetables.