Super Simple Savory Tuna Stir-fry Sauce (Bibimjang)
How to Make a Delicious Soy Sauce Tuna Stir-fry Sauce with Canned Tuna
Whip up a wonderfully easy and flavorful soy sauce tuna stir-fry sauce using simple canned tuna! This versatile sauce is perfect for mixing with rice, using in fried rice, or as a topping for rice bowls.
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Tuna (drained)
- 1/2 Onion
- 3 Korean Green Chilies (Cheongyang)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare half an onion. Wash it thoroughly and then slice it thinly. Slicing it not too thick will help the sauce penetrate better and improve the texture.
Step 2
This is how the sliced onion should look. Slice them thinly like this.
Step 3
Prepare 3 Korean green chilies. Remove the stems, wash them, and then mince them finely. If you enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to adjust the amount of chilies.
Step 4
Get a medium-sized can of tuna ready. Open the can and drain the oil completely using a sieve. If there’s residual oil, the sauce might turn out greasy.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the drained tuna, then immediately add all the sliced onion. Stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent. This process will enhance the onion’s natural sweetness.
Step 6
Once the onion is somewhat cooked, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and the minced green chilies. Stir-fry them together. The aroma of garlic will start to release, adding more depth of flavor.
Step 7
Continue to stir-fry until the ingredients turn a nice golden brown. The edges of the onion should start to look slightly browned.
Step 8
Now, add the completely drained tuna to the pan. Mix it well with the sautéed onion, garlic, and chilies, and continue to stir-fry. It’s helpful to break up the tuna with chopsticks or a fork as you stir-fry to prevent it from clumping.
Step 9
Pour in 2.5 tablespoons of soy sauce. You can pour it along the edge of the pan or directly over the ingredients. As the soy sauce slightly caramelizes, it adds a wonderful umami flavor.
Step 10
Add 1 heaped tablespoon of sugar. You can adjust the sweetness to your preference. Sugar helps to bring out the savory notes from the onion and tuna.
Step 11
Finally, drizzle in a generous amount of sesame oil. Stir-fry for about 30 more seconds to let all the flavors meld together. Be careful not to overcook, as the aroma of sesame oil can dissipate.
Step 12
Spoon a generous amount of the finished soy sauce tuna stir-fry sauce over a bowl of warm rice. Simply mixing it in makes for a delicious rice dish.
Step 13
Sprinkle a good amount of toasted sesame seeds on top for a final touch, and your savory soy sauce tuna stir-fry sauce is ready! It’s also fantastic as a sauce for fried rice or cold noodles.
