
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Flying Fish Roe Rice (Al Bap)
Flying Fish Roe Rice (Al Bap) is made with Flying fish roe, steamed rice, and canned tuna.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Cuisine
- Korean · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Start with the first step
Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.
Get to know the ingredients
Flying fish roe
In the method: Enjoy the popping feeling of fish roe!
canned tuna (, water drained)
In the method: Place the rice into a serving bowl and put all the other ingredients on top of the rice.
Lebanese cucumber (, peeled & diced)
In the method: Place the rice into a serving bowl and put all the other ingredients on top of the rice.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp Flying fish roeIngredient note
Source: 125 g canned tuna (, water drained)Ingredient note
Source: 2/3 Lebanese cucumber (, peeled & diced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 sticks imitation crab (, diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/3 capsicum (, diced)Ingredient note
Source: 6 leaves perilla (, thinly sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 10 g radish sproutsIngredient note
Source: 2 cups steamed riceIngredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp gochujangIngredient note
Source: 1 Tbsp vinegar (I used apple vinegar)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tsp sugar (I used dark brown sugar)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp minced garlicIngredient note
Source: 1 Tbsp Korean plum extract (, or substitutes with asian pear)
How to make it
0 of 2 steps completeMake room for Flying Fish Roe Rice (Al Bap)
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy the popping feeling of fish roe!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Place the rice into a serving bowl and put all the other ingredients on top of the rice.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy the popping feeling of fish roe!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: mykoreankitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.


