Korean Maekom Mayo Yubu Pocket (Spicy Mayo Tofu Pockets)
Spicy mayo yubu pockets are seasoned tofu pouches stuffed with rice, canned tuna, chopped pickled radish, and cucumber, all bound together with a gochujang-mayonnaise sauce. The tuna is drained before mixing, and the combination of mayonnaise and gochujang creates a creamy base with a building heat. Diced pickled radish and cucumber add crunch between each spoonful of rice. Sesame oil and seeds in the rice provide a nutty foundation that tempers the spice, while the sweet-salty braised tofu pocket wraps everything in a cohesive layer of flavor.
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Instructions
- 1
Drain tuna and finely chop pickled radish and cucumber.
- 2
Mix mayonnaise and gochujang to make spicy mayo sauce.
- 3
Season rice with sesame oil and seeds, then mix lightly.
- 4
Combine rice with tuna, chopped vegetables, and spicy mayo.
- 5
Open tofu pockets and fill them firmly with the mixture.
- 6
Serve immediately or chill for 5 minutes before serving.
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