Spicy & Fiery Cheongyang Pepper Tuna Stir-fry
The Ultimate Cheongyang Pepper Tuna Stir-fry to Revive Your Appetite on Hot Summer Days (Cheongyang Pepper Tuna Paste)
This blazing hot and spicy Cheongyang pepper tuna stir-fry is perfect as a filling for ‘Ttaengcho’ (super spicy) Kimbap, or simply mixed with hot rice for a delicious meal. Highly recommended for those who love spicy food! It’s a true rice-lover’s delight!
Main Ingredients
- 46 Cheongyang peppers
- 1 can of tuna (approx. 150g)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp tuna extract/fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- Canola oil or cooking oil, as needed
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp tuna extract/fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- Canola oil or cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, remove the stems from the Cheongyang peppers and wash them thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry, then roughly chop them with a knife or scissors. Transfer the chopped peppers to a food processor or chopper and mince them finely. (If you want an even spicier kick, you can leave some of the seeds in.)
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add all the minced Cheongyang peppers to the pan. Then, add the canned tuna, draining most of the oil, or including a small amount of the tuna liquid if you prefer. (Including some tuna liquid adds umami, but too much will make the mixture watery when stir-frying, so adjust to your preference.)
Step 3
Now it’s time to add the seasonings. Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of tuna extract (or fish sauce), and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup (or oligosaccharide). Finally, drizzle a generous amount of canola oil (or cooking oil) around the edges of the pan. The oil will help prevent the mixture from becoming too dry during cooking.
Step 4
Using a spatula or spoon, stir and stir-fry the ingredients in the pan, mixing them well. Especially, break up the tuna chunks as you stir-fry so the seasoning coats everything evenly. Continue to stir-fry over medium-low heat until most of the moisture has evaporated, being careful not to burn the ingredients. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
This is the final step. Sprinkle a generous amount of sesame seeds over the stir-fried Cheongyang pepper and tuna mixture. Give it a final quick toss with your spatula to combine. Your delicious and spicy Cheongyang pepper tuna stir-fry is now complete! Let it cool slightly before transferring to a container for storage.
