This Man's Cook Tuna Perilla Egg Roll
After removing the oil from canned tuna, it is first sautéed until fluffy with mirin and sesame oil to completely eliminate any fishy odor, then rolled with fragrant perilla leaves into a moist egg roll.
Ingredients needed 3 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Never add tuna directly to the egg mixture without first cooking it in a dry pan—this causes a sticky texture and releases the characteristic fishy smell. The key step here is fully evaporating moisture by sautéing the tuna until it’s fluffy and dry.
- If the egg roll tears or burns during rolling, don’t panic—just keep adding more egg mixture and continue rolling. You’ll be able to finish with a smooth, attractive outer layer.
- To prevent the layered perilla and tuna layers from becoming messy, always slice the roll only after it has cooled to room temperature and become firm—not right after baking.
Recommended for
- Those who want to elevate their table with a sophisticated and unique-tasting nutritious side dish instead of the usual vegetable egg rolls.
- Home cooks looking to master a foolproof technique for eliminating the subtle fishy aroma often found in canned tuna dishes.
- Food lovers seeking a harmonious blend of fragrant perilla leaves and rich, savory tuna, satisfying both sight and taste with every bite.
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