Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl (양배추 참치 덮밥), known in Korean as Yangbaechu Chamchi Deopbap, is a simple and flavorful Korean-style rice bowl.
The name comes from yangbaechu (cabbage), chamchi (tuna), and deopbap, a style of dish where ingredients are gently layered over rice.
While the idea of rice bowls traces back to Japan, Korea has developed its own everyday versions, and this one has become a celebrity-approved favorite among young people in Korea.
Made with tender sautéed cabbage, savory canned tuna, and pre-cooked brown rice, it comes together quickly and feels light yet grounding — ideal for an unrushed lunch or a simple, comforting dinner.
The name comes from yangbaechu (cabbage), chamchi (tuna), and deopbap, a style of dish where ingredients are gently layered over rice.
While the idea of rice bowls traces back to Japan, Korea has developed its own everyday versions, and this one has become a celebrity-approved favorite among young people in Korea.
Made with tender sautéed cabbage, savory canned tuna, and pre-cooked brown rice, it comes together quickly and feels light yet grounding — ideal for an unrushed lunch or a simple, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Servings
2
Main Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) cooked rice
- 3.5 oz (100 g) canned tuna
- ¼ head of cabbage (200 g), julienned
- 1 egg
- 7 oz (200 g) cooked rice
- 3.5 oz (100 g) canned tuna
- ¼ head of cabbage (200 g), julienned
- 1 egg
Sauce
- 1 Tbsp (20 g) oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tuna extract
- ½ Tbsp (7.5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp (20 g) oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tuna extract
- ½ Tbsp (7.5 ml) sesame oil
Topping
- ½ tsp (1 g) sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp (0.2 g) parsley flakes
- ½ tsp (1 g) sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp (0.2 g) parsley flakes
Instructions
- Julienne the cabbage thinly.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the cabbage until slightly translucent, then add the tuna and sauté it briefly until well combined.
- Add oyster sauce, tuna extract, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until evenly coated.
- Push the sautéed mixture to the sides of the pan to form a donut shape, creating a space in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center and cook it to your preferred doneness, covering the pan if you want a softer top.
- Serve over cooked rice, topping with the stir-fried cabbage, tuna, and fried egg.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley for a flavorful, colorful finish.
- Julienne the cabbage thinly.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the cabbage until slightly translucent, then add the tuna and sauté it briefly until well combined.
- Add oyster sauce, tuna extract, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until evenly coated.
- Push the sautéed mixture to the sides of the pan to form a donut shape, creating a space in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center and cook it to your preferred doneness, covering the pan if you want a softer top.
- Serve over cooked rice, topping with the stir-fried cabbage, tuna, and fried egg.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley for a flavorful, colorful finish.
Watch and Follow Along
Watch How to Make Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl
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- Check the video above for detailed step-by-step instructions with timestamps and captions.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Quick and easy – With just cabbage, canned tuna, eggs, and simple seasonings, this Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl comes together in about 20 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a convenient, satisfying lunch.
- Quick and easy – With just cabbage, canned tuna, eggs, and simple seasonings, this Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl comes together in about 20 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a convenient, satisfying lunch.
- Deliciously balanced – Tender sautéed cabbage, wholesome brown rice, savory tuna, and eggs create a diet-friendly rice bowl that’s high in protein and healthy carbs. This combination makes it a nourishing and flavorful meal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
- Deliciously balanced – Tender sautéed cabbage, wholesome brown rice, savory tuna, and eggs create a diet-friendly rice bowl that’s high in protein and healthy carbs. This combination makes it a nourishing and flavorful meal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
- Fun and adaptable cooking – Form a “donut” shape with the cabbage and tuna to fry the egg in the center for a visually appealing presentation. You can also cook each component separately if you prefer—this easy diet meal adapts to your kitchen style.
- Fun and adaptable cooking – Form a “donut” shape with the cabbage and tuna to fry the egg in the center for a visually appealing presentation. You can also cook each component separately if you prefer—this easy diet meal adapts to your kitchen style.
- Light but satisfying – Minimal oil and pre-cooked brown rice keep this meal light yet filling, making it ideal for anyone seeking a quick, low-calorie, wholesome dish.
- Light but satisfying – Minimal oil and pre-cooked brown rice keep this meal light yet filling, making it ideal for anyone seeking a quick, low-calorie, wholesome dish.
- Visually appealing – Serve over rice, top with the cabbage-tuna mixture and fried egg, and finish with parsley and sesame seeds for a colorful, appetizing presentation that’s both Instagram-ready and mouthwatering.
- Visually appealing – Serve over rice, top with the cabbage-tuna mixture and fried egg, and finish with parsley and sesame seeds for a colorful, appetizing presentation that’s both Instagram-ready and mouthwatering.
- Celebrity-approved & trending in Korea – Featured by a Korean idol on a popular variety show, this Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl quickly became a hit. It’s now a favorite among young people, valued for its ease, balance, and everyday appeal.
- Celebrity-approved & trending in Korea – Featured by a Korean idol on a popular variety show, this Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl quickly became a hit. It’s now a favorite among young people, valued for its ease, balance, and everyday appeal.
Ingredient Swaps & Substitutions
- Tuna extract – A common Korean seasoning that adds deep umami. If you don’t have it, try anchovy sauce, oyster sauce, or tsuyu. Keep in mind that oyster sauce or tsuyu can be slightly sweeter, so adjust to taste. This ensures your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl stays flavorful without altering the dish’s essence.
- Tuna extract – A common Korean seasoning that adds deep umami. If you don’t have it, try anchovy sauce, oyster sauce, or tsuyu. Keep in mind that oyster sauce or tsuyu can be slightly sweeter, so adjust to taste. This ensures your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl stays flavorful without altering the dish’s essence.
- Canned tuna – Swap with canned salmon or chicken breast for a different protein option. This keeps the dish versatile while maintaining its simplicity and satisfying taste.
- Canned tuna – Swap with canned salmon or chicken breast for a different protein option. This keeps the dish versatile while maintaining its simplicity and satisfying taste.
- Rice – Pre-cooked brown rice is recommended for convenience and diet-friendliness. Short-grain sticky white rice, commonly used in Korean or Japanese dishes like sushi rice, works well for a chewier texture. Freshly cooked rice is also fine. Avoid long-grain rice, which lacks the stickiness needed for the cabbage and tuna to sit neatly on top. Using the right rice ensures your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl is both satisfying and authentic.
- Rice – Pre-cooked brown rice is recommended for convenience and diet-friendliness. Short-grain sticky white rice, commonly used in Korean or Japanese dishes like sushi rice, works well for a chewier texture. Freshly cooked rice is also fine. Avoid long-grain rice, which lacks the stickiness needed for the cabbage and tuna to sit neatly on top. Using the right rice ensures your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl is both satisfying and authentic.
- Parsley – Optional garnish. Can be replaced with finely chopped green onions to add freshness and color without changing the flavor profile.
- Parsley – Optional garnish. Can be replaced with finely chopped green onions to add freshness and color without changing the flavor profile.
- Egg – For a protein boost and visually appealing finish, fry an egg in the center or scramble it. Both options work well to complete your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl and keep it filling yet light.
- Egg – For a protein boost and visually appealing finish, fry an egg in the center or scramble it. Both options work well to complete your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl and keep it filling yet light.
Tips & Tricks
1. Shred cabbage thinly
- Thinly shredded cabbage cooks quickly and becomes tender, giving your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl the perfect texture. This ensures a light, satisfying bite for a healthy lunch or quick low-calorie meal.
- Thinly shredded cabbage cooks quickly and becomes tender, giving your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl the perfect texture. This ensures a light, satisfying bite for a healthy lunch or quick low-calorie meal.
2. Drain canned tuna
- Remove excess oil from canned tuna to prevent greasiness and help the flavors blend evenly. This keeps your diet rice bowl light, clean, and flavorful.
- Remove excess oil from canned tuna to prevent greasiness and help the flavors blend evenly. This keeps your diet rice bowl light, clean, and flavorful.
3. Adjust umami
- Customize the savory flavor by adding more oyster sauce or reducing tuna extract to suit your taste. Small tweaks like this help your easy diet meal achieve balanced, rich flavor.
- Customize the savory flavor by adding more oyster sauce or reducing tuna extract to suit your taste. Small tweaks like this help your easy diet meal achieve balanced, rich flavor.
4. Cook egg and ingredients together
- Form a “donut” shape in the sautéed cabbage and tuna, then crack the egg in the center. Cooking everything together saves time and ensures the egg sets perfectly while keeping the cabbage tender.
- Form a “donut” shape in the sautéed cabbage and tuna, then crack the egg in the center. Cooking everything together saves time and ensures the egg sets perfectly while keeping the cabbage tender.
5. Egg variations
- Instead of fried eggs, try soft-cooked eggs or scrambled eggs for a different texture and flavor. Each option works well in a Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl or any healthy lunch dish.
- Instead of fried eggs, try soft-cooked eggs or scrambled eggs for a different texture and flavor. Each option works well in a Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl or any healthy lunch dish.
6. Quick sauté tip
- Use medium heat to cook the cabbage evenly without browning. This simple technique keeps your quick low-calorie meal tender, flavorful, and satisfying.
- Use medium heat to cook the cabbage evenly without browning. This simple technique keeps your quick low-calorie meal tender, flavorful, and satisfying.
Storage Ideas
Refrigerator storage – Let your cabbage tuna rice bowl cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for 1–2 days. Rice may lose some moisture during refrigeration, and reheating can slightly change its texture, but the cabbage-tuna mixture stays flavorful and satisfying. This method works well for a quick low-calorie meal or easy diet lunch or dinner.
- Refrigerator storage – Let your cabbage tuna rice bowl cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for 1–2 days. Rice may lose some moisture during refrigeration, and reheating can slightly change its texture, but the cabbage-tuna mixture stays flavorful and satisfying. This method works well for a quick low-calorie meal or easy diet lunch or dinner.
- Freezer storage – For convenient meal prep, you can freeze the fully assembled Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl, including the rice. Portion into microwave-safe containers and freeze. Reheat directly from frozen in the microwave for a quick, tasty meal, with both rice and cabbage-tuna mixture staying moist and satisfying. This makes it easy to enjoy a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner without extra effort.
- Freezer storage – For convenient meal prep, you can freeze the fully assembled Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl, including the rice. Portion into microwave-safe containers and freeze. Reheat directly from frozen in the microwave for a quick, tasty meal, with both rice and cabbage-tuna mixture staying moist and satisfying. This makes it easy to enjoy a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner without extra effort.
- Meal prep with instant rice – Freeze the cabbage-tuna mixture separately, then heat it and place it over pre-cooked instant rice right before eating. This approach preserves the texture of both the rice and the toppings while saving freezer space.
- Meal prep with instant rice – Freeze the cabbage-tuna mixture separately, then heat it and place it over pre-cooked instant rice right before eating. This approach preserves the texture of both the rice and the toppings while saving freezer space.
- Meal prep with freshly cooked rice – You can also freeze freshly cooked rice separately for later use. Reheat the rice gently before adding the thawed cabbage-tuna mixture to maintain a balanced, satisfying Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl.
- Meal prep with freshly cooked rice – You can also freeze freshly cooked rice separately for later use. Reheat the rice gently before adding the thawed cabbage-tuna mixture to maintain a balanced, satisfying Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl.
- Fried eggs – Eggs are best cooked fresh just before serving. Adding pre-cooked or frozen eggs can affect texture and visual appeal, so cook them last to keep the bowl vibrant and appetizing.
- Fried eggs – Eggs are best cooked fresh just before serving. Adding pre-cooked or frozen eggs can affect texture and visual appeal, so cook them last to keep the bowl vibrant and appetizing.
- Reheating tip – Microwave gently rather than pan-frying for reheating, which helps preserve the moisture, tenderness, and chew of both the rice and cabbage-tuna mixture. This simple technique ensures every bite remains flavorful and satisfying.
- Reheating tip – Microwave gently rather than pan-frying for reheating, which helps preserve the moisture, tenderness, and chew of both the rice and cabbage-tuna mixture. This simple technique ensures every bite remains flavorful and satisfying.
What to Serve With
- Simple broths – Light broths such as seaweed soup, miso soup, or a clear vegetable-based broth pair beautifully with your cabbage tuna rice bowl. They add warmth and a subtle, complementary flavor while keeping the meal light and satisfying—perfect for a healthy lunch or quick weeknight dinner.
- Simple broths – Light broths such as seaweed soup, miso soup, or a clear vegetable-based broth pair beautifully with your cabbage tuna rice bowl. They add warmth and a subtle, complementary flavor while keeping the meal light and satisfying—perfect for a healthy lunch or quick weeknight dinner.
- Fresh salad with mild dressing – A crisp green salad with a gentle sesame or citrus vinaigrette enhances the savory cabbage and tuna, adding freshness, texture, and a visual pop to your dish. This keeps your cabbage tuna rice bowl balanced and appealing.
- Fresh salad with mild dressing – A crisp green salad with a gentle sesame or citrus vinaigrette enhances the savory cabbage and tuna, adding freshness, texture, and a visual pop to your dish. This keeps your cabbage tuna rice bowl balanced and appealing.
- Mild pickled vegetables – Quick pickles like white kimchi, cucumber pickles, or lightly pickled veggies provide a subtle, tangy contrast, highlighting the flavors of the rice bowl without overpowering it.
- Mild pickled vegetables – Quick pickles like white kimchi, cucumber pickles, or lightly pickled veggies provide a subtle, tangy contrast, highlighting the flavors of the rice bowl without overpowering it.
- Optional protein sides – For extra protein or a more substantial meal, serve alongside simple additions like grilled tofu, boiled eggs, or lightly seasoned seafood. This rounds out your quick low-calorie meal while keeping it healthy, satisfying, and easy to enjoy any night.
- Optional protein sides – For extra protein or a more substantial meal, serve alongside simple additions like grilled tofu, boiled eggs, or lightly seasoned seafood. This rounds out your quick low-calorie meal while keeping it healthy, satisfying, and easy to enjoy any night.
FAQ
1. Can I make this dish spicy?
- Yes! Add a small pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) or a teaspoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)with a dash of sesame oil to give your cabbage tuna rice bowl a gentle spicy kick. Start small—you can always add more—so the flavor enhances the dish without overpowering this quick low-calorie meal.
- Yes! Add a small pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) or a teaspoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)with a dash of sesame oil to give your cabbage tuna rice bowl a gentle spicy kick. Start small—you can always add more—so the flavor enhances the dish without overpowering this quick low-calorie meal.
2. Can I add other vegetables?
- Absolutely. Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers work well, adding color, nutrition, and extra texture while keeping the diet rice bowl balanced and visually appealing.
- Absolutely. Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers work well, adding color, nutrition, and extra texture while keeping the diet rice bowl balanced and visually appealing.
3. What if the dish is too salty?
- Simply add more rice or cabbage to balance the flavors, or drizzle a touch of sesame oil. This easy adjustment keeps your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
- Simply add more rice or cabbage to balance the flavors, or drizzle a touch of sesame oil. This easy adjustment keeps your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
- Simply add more rice or cabbage to balance the flavors, or drizzle a touch of sesame oil. This easy adjustment keeps your Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
4. What to do if the cabbage becomes too soft
- Lightly sauté the cabbage to reduce moisture and avoid overcooking. If it’s already wilted, give it a quick toss over high heat to restore some texture. This ensures the cabbage tuna rice bowl maintains the tender-crisp bite that makes it so enjoyable.
- Lightly sauté the cabbage to reduce moisture and avoid overcooking. If it’s already wilted, give it a quick toss over high heat to restore some texture. This ensures the cabbage tuna rice bowl maintains the tender-crisp bite that makes it so enjoyable.
5. Is this kid-friendly?
- Yes! For children sensitive to strong flavors, reduce or omit the tuna extract and replace with a little oyster sauce or soy sauce. The result is a mild, wholesome, and satisfying cabbage tuna rice bowl suitable for the whole family.
- Yes! For children sensitive to strong flavors, reduce or omit the tuna extract and replace with a little oyster sauce or soy sauce. The result is a mild, wholesome, and satisfying cabbage tuna rice bowl suitable for the whole family.
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Making it Step-by-Step
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Step 1
- Julienne the cabbage thinly.
- Julienne the cabbage thinly.
Step 2
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the cabbage until slightly translucent, then add the tuna and sauté it briefly until well combined.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the cabbage until slightly translucent, then add the tuna and sauté it briefly until well combined.
Step 3
- Add oyster sauce, tuna extract, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until evenly coated.
- Add oyster sauce, tuna extract, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until evenly coated.
Step 4
- Push the sautéed mixture to the sides of the pan to form a donut shape, creating a space in the center.
- Push the sautéed mixture to the sides of the pan to form a donut shape, creating a space in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center and cook it to your preferred doneness, covering the pan if you want a softer top.
- Crack the egg into the center and cook it to your preferred doneness, covering the pan if you want a softer top.
Step 5
- Serve over cooked rice, topping with the stir-fried cabbage, tuna, and fried egg.
- Serve over cooked rice, topping with the stir-fried cabbage, tuna, and fried egg.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley for a flavorful, colorful finish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley for a flavorful, colorful finish.
Korean Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl | Easy Healthy Meal
This celebrity-approved rice bowl has become a major trend among young people in Korea, loved for its balance, simplicity, and everyday comfort. Try this simple and delicious Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl (Yangbaechu Chamchi Deopbap) for an easy, satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Julienne the cabbage thinly.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the cabbage until slightly translucent, then add the tuna and sauté it briefly until well combined.
- Add oyster sauce, tuna extract, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until evenly coated.
- Push the sautéed mixture to the sides of the pan to form a donut shape, creating a space in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center and cook it to your preferred doneness, covering the pan if you want a softer top.
- Serve over cooked rice, topping with the stir-fried cabbage, tuna, and fried egg.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley for a flavorful, colorful finish.
Notes
“Cooking a smaller portion or feeding a crowd? You can adjust the serving size near the top of the post, just below the main photo. You can also watch the full cooking process in the recipe video and follow the step-by-step photos for a more detailed walkthrough.”
