Korean Spicy Tuna (Gochu Chamchi)

 

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Korean Spicy Tuna (Gochu Chamchi)
(Serves 3 to 4 people)

2 (150)gr can Korean Hot Pepper Tuna (Sajo or Dong Won brand)
1 large onion, chopped
3 to 4 Korean peppers, sliced
1 tsp minced bottled garlic
1  to 1.5 tbsp gochujang paste
1 tsp gochugaru powder, fine ground
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
Ground black pepper

Oil for cooking

In a medium pan, add 1 tbsp cooking oil over high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the peppers and cook for a couple more minutes. Stir in the gochujang and gochugaru. Stir fry until the all vegetables are coated. Add tuna, sugar, and green onions. Season with black pepper. Stir and cook for a few more minutes then add sesame oil. Stir to combine then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve over rice with a crispy egg and shredded nori. Drizzle additional sesame oil, if desired.