Korean Tuna Rice Bowl (Chamchi Deopbap)

top down view of tuna rice bowl with drizzles of mayo and green onion (chamchi deopbap)

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Korean Tuna Rice Bowl (Chamchi Deopbap)

My favorite pantry meal: Korean Tuna Rice Bowl, also known as Chamchi Deopbap! A quick and satisfying meal made with canned tuna, rice, and spicy kimchi. A drizzle of Kewpie mayo and sesame oil adds richness. Top with a shower of green onion and roasted seaweed snack (called Gim in Korean) to make this 10-minute meal feel extra special and luxurious!

Prep Time10

Course: Dinner, Rice, Snack

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: Chamchi Deopbap, Tuna Rice Bowl

Servings:

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Lis Lam

Ingredients

1 large can/ 300 grams tuna *packed in oil, preferably
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup kimchi *chopped, divided evenly (1/4 cup per serving)
2 drizzles kewpie
2 drizzles sesame oil
1 green onion *chopped, divided evenly
2 packages roasted seaweed snack (gim)

Instructions

Add rice. Divide warm rice evenly between 2 bowls.
Add kimchi. Chop kimchi into small, bite-sized pieces. Add on top of the rice, about 1/4 cup for each serving.
Add tuna. Open a can of tuna. Drain well, pressing the lid of the can so most of the liquid has been removed. Add directly on top of the kimchi. Divide evenly between the 2 bowls.
Add seasoning. For each bowl, add thick drizzles of Kewpie mayo and a little bit of sesame oil. Divide green onion evenly and sprinkle over both bowls.
Add Gim. For each bowl, crumble one package of roasted seaweed snack (gim) on top. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips:

Drain tuna. Canned tuna contains a lot of liquid. To prevent soggy rice, make sure to drain well. Also, feel free to break up the big pieces so the tuna is not too chunky.
Chop kimchi with scissors. A Korean trick to avoid the hassle of washing the cutting board and knife. Transfer kimchi to a small bowl and snip with scissors into small, bite-sized pieces.
Make instant rice. If you don't want to wait 30 minutes to cook a fresh pot of rice, use instant Korean rice instead. They are individual bowls of instant rice that can be cooked in the microwave. Get perfectly fluffy rice in just a few minutes!

Variations:

- Spice it up! There are several ways to make Chamchi Deopbap spicier: Use spicy Korean tuna. Or add generous drizzles of sriracha or Cho Gochujang Sauce.

- Swap the rice. Replace with brown rice or Korean Purple Rice for added fiber and nutrition.

- Make a salad bowl. Up your vegetable intake for the day with chopped lettuce, cucumber, and perilla leaves.

- Add avocado. Creamy avocado is such a delicious addition.

- Add eggs. A classic addition to Chamchi Deopbap. Add a fried, sunny side up egg or scrambled eggs alongside the tuna.

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