I’m pleased to introduce you to this easy and delicious side dish recipe made with a can of tuna. It doesn’t have to be served hot, so it’s good for a side dish at a picnic or in a Korean lunch box (dosirak). My long time blog reader Reinier from Netherlands came to New York in March. I chose this easy tuna pancake recipe for us to make together.
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Reinier told me he would film a tuna pancake video when he went back home as a video response. I was going to upload our video as soon as possible, but instead I posted pajeon and mugwort soup recipes. Good quality soft tender mugwort is available only in the spring so if my readers wanted to forage wild mugwort and wild green onions it was the perfect season.
Meanwhile, Reinier went back to his country and emailed me to say that he was finished his tuna pancake video response and posted as unlisted. All he needed was my posting the video. But then YouTube team let me know I was accepted to YouTube Nextup! They asked me to upload a short video that shows my background, nature of my videos, etc… so I had to film my “Maaangchi is Nextup” video instead of editing the tuna pancake recipe. I knew Reinier was dying for my tuna pancake video to be uploaded! But I couldn’t tell him why it was taking so long because I promised YouTube not to tell anyone about my winning until they announced it.
So today, I’m finally posting this video recipe. Reinier and I are going to upload the recipes almost at the same time! Real time! Why are we trying to post these videos at the same time? Simple answer! It’s for fun fun! lol
Enjoy the recipe and thank you Reinier for your patience! : )
Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)
1 can of tuna (5 oz: 142 grams), onion, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, sesame oil, egg, flour, and canola oil.
Directions
Strain out the liquid from a can of tuna and place it in a bowl. *tip: You can use cheesecloth, paper towel, or just squeeze with your hands to get the excess liquid out
Add ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 minced garlic, 1ts salt, ¼ ts ground black pepper, 1 egg, 1 ts sesame oil, and 1 tbs flour to the tuna and mix it well.
Heat up a non-stick pan and spread 1-2 tbs canola oil.
Scoop a spoonful of the tuna mixture with a spoon and place it on the heated pan.
Press slightly and round the edges with the spoon.
Make 6 small size pancakes with the tuna mixture.
When the bottom is cooked golden brown, turn it over and cook until both sides of the pancakes are golden brown. Total cooking time is 3-5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate and serve with rice.
Maangchi!! You and Rienier make a good cooking combo :)!
I have followed your blog for a long time and finally registered so I could comment ^_^. I tried making the tuna pancake today it was delicious! I think next time I might try cooking the onion first before putting it in the tuna mix because I don’t like the raw taste of onions, but otherwise, great recipe!!! I love all your recipes!
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I made these as appetizers tonight and they were so good! I ran to get my camera in the next room and my family had demolished them and were smacking their chops when I returned. Yum, I’ll have the camera close by next time lol.
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Awwwwwwww another Maangchi video with Reinier…always nice to see! :D Thanks for the lovely recipe, Maangchi unni,it will be a great banchan for dinner tonight. *^.~*
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Yes, you can keep it in the fridge for a couple of days but you will have to reheat it before eating.You can reheat it in the microwave oven, or pan fry.
I found 6 Korean grocery stores in Denmark submitted by my readers. Check this out and see if one of these is near your area. Sesame oil is sold at an Asian market, too. https://www.maangchi.com/shopping/denmark
I am SOOOO going to try making this recipe! By the way, Mangchi, I can’t WAIT to make Korean food when I am living and working in Korea! No more problems finding ingredients and I really really want to make my own soondubu jjigae! ^__^
MaangchiNew York Cityjoined 8/08& has 11,563 comments
Yes, that’s so cool! You won’t have to worry about Korean ingredients anymore! I imagine that you are busy teaching English to Korean students and also learning and cooking Korean food in Korea. I’m very happy for you!
I love this video! You put the bloopers at the end that I really wanted to see and it did make me laugh! I am going to make this dish as soon as possible. You are Reinier are excellent onscreen together :) Thanks as always Maangchi :)
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hi maangchi! i’m a long time reader, currently in south korea ^^ i love your recipes–thank you for all the work you put in your site and videos!!
i do have a question please: in the chamchijeon recipe, can i substitute corn flour for the regular flour??
thsnk you again!!
Yes, corn flour will work well! : )
Maangchi!! You and Rienier make a good cooking combo :)!
I have followed your blog for a long time and finally registered so I could comment ^_^. I tried making the tuna pancake today it was delicious! I think next time I might try cooking the onion first before putting it in the tuna mix because I don’t like the raw taste of onions, but otherwise, great recipe!!! I love all your recipes!
I would cook longer over lower heat instead of cooking onion first. If you fry onion, the mixture will fall apart easily.
your video is really great & funny & interesting … i laughed so much :-) & Reinier’s video is great too
I can do anything for my readers to make them laugh. No I shouldn’t say that. : ) lol
I made these as appetizers tonight and they were so good! I ran to get my camera in the next room and my family had demolished them and were smacking their chops when I returned. Yum, I’ll have the camera close by next time lol.
lol, next time!
Made this yesterday with my kids. Easy and delicious.
Cooking with your family is great! Your children will always remember cooking together when they grow up!
Awwwwwwww another Maangchi video with Reinier…always nice to see! :D Thanks for the lovely recipe, Maangchi unni,it will be a great banchan for dinner tonight. *^.~*
” *^.~*” Does it mean you are smiling? : )
It’s a winking smiley. The Chamchijeon turned out delicious by the way! *^.^*
Do these keep well in the fridge? And should they be then eaten cold or reheated? I can’t wait to try these!
Yes, you can keep it in the fridge for a couple of days but you will have to reheat it before eating.You can reheat it in the microwave oven, or pan fry.
Hello Maangchi :D
I can’t seem to find sesame oil anywhere.
Can i use something else?
– lots of love from Denmark! :D
I found 6 Korean grocery stores in Denmark submitted by my readers. Check this out and see if one of these is near your area. Sesame oil is sold at an Asian market, too. https://www.maangchi.com/shopping/denmark
Hooray!! Gonna make this for pot luck lunch on this Tuesday.
Was scratching my head hard.. Thanks for idea:))
I am SOOOO going to try making this recipe! By the way, Mangchi, I can’t WAIT to make Korean food when I am living and working in Korea! No more problems finding ingredients and I really really want to make my own soondubu jjigae! ^__^
Yes, that’s so cool! You won’t have to worry about Korean ingredients anymore! I imagine that you are busy teaching English to Korean students and also learning and cooking Korean food in Korea. I’m very happy for you!
Looks wonderful! I’m going to make it later today! It was good to see Reinier too! The chewing scene at the end was so serious!
Kerri
yummy! I will post your tuna pancake photo soon!
I love this video! You put the bloopers at the end that I really wanted to see and it did make me laugh! I am going to make this dish as soon as possible. You are Reinier are excellent onscreen together :) Thanks as always Maangchi :)
Yes, I kept laughing loudly while editing the video! Reinier emailed me yesterday to say he was crying because it was so funny! : )
Yes, the bloopers where amazing! i laughed soooo much!
Maangchi! I absolutely love that little animation in the beginning of this video! How cute!!!
Thanks! chop chop chop! : )
This was soooooooooo fun to watch, i laughed so much. Thank you Maangchi for the great time and recipe!!
Totally agreed,Reinier..You & Maangchi are both really fun to watch.
Cheers Reinier and Ina!
Boong boong! What a fun and easy recipe :D
You remembered the word! yummy yummy boong boong!