Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
For the Spicy Tuna Filling
- 1 can 5 oz high-quality tuna in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili paste
- 1 tablespoon Korean mayonnaise or Japanese Kewpie mayo
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 scallion finely chopped
Optional: 1 teaspoon finely diced kimchi for extra tang and texture
For the Seasoned Rice
- 2 cups cooked short-grain Korean rice preferably fresh or slightly warm
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1 sheet roasted seaweed gim, crushed or cut into strips
Optional Toppings and Add-ins
- Furikake Japanese rice seasoning
- Finely chopped pickled radish danmuji
- Shredded carrots or cucumber for crunch
- Sriracha drizzle or extra gochujang on the side