Description
Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna – Classic Korean Spicy Canned Tuna
Korea’s favorite spicy tuna! Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna (고추참치) combines premium skipjack tuna with a savory chili pepper sauce for that perfect kick of heat. A pantry staple in Korean households for decades.
Key Features
- Premium Tuna: Made with 50% skipjack tuna for rich, meaty flavor
- Authentic Spicy Sauce: 28% hot pepper sauce with 2.26% Korean red pepper powder (gochugaru)
- Easy-Open Lid: Safe pull-tab design – no can opener needed
- HACCP Certified: Manufactured under strict Korean food safety standards
- Bulk Value Pack: 8 cans for stocking your pantry
Nutrition Facts (per 85g can)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 14g (25% DV)
- Fat: 7g (13% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg (12% DV)
- Cholesterol: 25mg
How to Enjoy
- Mix with hot rice for a quick protein-packed meal
- Make Korean-style tuna kimchi jjigae (stew)
- Create spicy tuna kimbap or onigiri
- Add to ramyeon for extra protein
- Make tuna sandwiches with a Korean twist
- Top on salads for a spicy kick
Package Contents
85g can
Made in Korea by Sajo Industries – Korea’s trusted seafood brand since 1971.
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Kwame from Chicago, USA (verified owner) –
Yo, Kwame here! You guys need to check out Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna if you’re into spicy stuff. It’s not your average tuna; it packs some serious heat without overpowering the fishy flavor. Can totally see myself throwing this on rice or in a wrap for lunch. I grabbed it at an Asian market in Chicago—hit me right there! It’s perfect after a workout too because it’s got protein and all that good energy punch you want. This can is definitely gonna be stocked up every time I go grocery shopping!
Aditya from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
Dabbling in this fiery tuna ignites taste buds instantly. Rich skipjack swirls amidst an exhilarating chili sauce blend – vibrant and enveloping on the palate, satisfying for meals or snacking bliss.
Fatima from Amsterdam, Nederland –
Bij het zien van de verpakking twijfelde ik een beetje. Blikvoeding, dat roept vaak beelden op van saaie of matige gerechten in mijn gedachten. Maar toen probeerde ik Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna! Wat bleek: dit blik is geen alledaagse tuna; deze biedt eigenlijk authentieke smaken met pit die je absoluut doen verlangen naar meer. De sappigheid van de skipjack tonijn gecombineerd met de kick en intensiteit van Korean red pepper maakt elk hapje tot een sensationele ontdekkingstocht voor je smaakpapillen! Een uitstekende toevoeging aan rijstgerechten, salades en zelfs gewoon rechtstreeks uit het blik.
Hana from Tokyo, Japan –
外食ができない日には、この辛いツナをおかずにご飯がおすすめ。つるっとした味わいで、元気が出ます！本当にお気に入り。
Ingrid from Berlin, Germany (verified owner) –
As an adventurous cook based in Berlin, I found Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna to be a revelation for my meals. This delightful canned wonder packs vibrant flavors from Korean cuisine into every spoonful. Mixed with a bit of fresh avocado and cucumber over rice creates an irresistible poke bowl fusion! It’s particularly impressive that the tuna boasts authentic ingredients while also being versatile enough to meld with traditional German staples like dark rye bread or buttered pretzels. Forget average; this spicy delight elevates mundane mealtime moments into zesty feasts.
Cassius Marinho from Lisbon, Portugal –
Em uma noite fria em Lisboa, a Sajo Hot Pepper Tuna foi meu convite ao calor reconfortante. Tive coragem de adicioná-la sobre arroz frito e os sabores se misturaram tão bem que parecia música no paladar. Cada garfada me trouxe lembranças da infância enquanto aproveitava um filme nostálgico.