This Man's Cook Tuna Salad

Name: This Man's Cook Tuna Salad
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: canned tuna 1 can (200g or more); minced garlic 2 cloves; white part of green onion 10cm; green chili pepper 1 piece; seasoned salt 0.25 teaspoon; red pepper powder 1 teaspoon; sesame oil 1 teaspoon; toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Remove all oil from canned tuna to make it light and fresh, then enhance with the aromatic flavors of raw garlic and green onion, and the clean spiciness of green chili pepper—ready in just 3 minutes.

Recommended for

People who want a super-fast side dish that requires no heat at all and can be finished in just a few minutes.
Those looking to enjoy canned tuna in a new, less greasy, spicy, and fresh way beyond their usual method.
Individuals needing a simple, quick salad ingredient to mix into hot rice when they have no appetite.

5 min Difficulty Very easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

canned tuna 1 can (200g or more)
minced garlic 2 cloves
white part of green onion 10cm
green chili pepper 1 piece

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red pepper powder 1 teaspoon

sesame oil 1 teaspoon

toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Place the canned tuna in a sieve and press firmly with a spatula or spoon to extract as much oil as possible.
Use a knife to finely chop 2 cloves of peeled garlic right before use instead of pre-minced garlic stored in the fridge, to preserve freshness and aroma.
Use only the white part of the green onion—about 10cm long—avoiding the green leaves, which are too watery and pungent; slice it very thinly.
Cut the green chili pepper in half, remove the seeds completely, and slice it into fine pieces similar to the green onion.
In a mixing bowl, add the well-drained tuna meat, along with the thinly sliced white green onion, freshly chopped garlic, and green chili pepper.
Add the measured amounts: seasoned salt 0.25 teaspoon, red pepper powder 1 teaspoon, sesame oil 1 teaspoon, and toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon.
Using a spoon or spatula, gently mash the tuna chunks while mixing all ingredients together until the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Drain oil from canned tuna by pressing through a sieve, then slice the white part of green onion, green chili pepper, and raw garlic thinly.
In a bowl, combine the drained tuna meat, prepared vegetables, salt, red pepper powder, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
Gently mash the tuna chunks while mixing to ensure even distribution of seasoning.

Cooking tips

Squeeze out as much oil as possible from the tuna can to achieve a clean, non-greasy flavor that won’t get boring even when eaten in larger portions.
Use fresh garlic chopped right before serving instead of pre-chopped garlic to maximize its sharp aroma and effectively balance the tuna’s richness.
Using seasoned salt instead of regular salt creates a better savory balance, making this dish an even more powerful rice companion.

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