Description
Spicy Hawaiian tuna rice bowl delivers tropical island flavors with zesty sriracha mayo and fresh, crisp vegetables. Balanced ingredients create a quick, satisfying meal that transports you to Pacific paradise with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced into small cubes
- ½ cup edamame, shelled and cooked
Fresh Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small mango, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or microgreens
- Lime wedges
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Nori strips
- Extra sriracha or spicy mayo drizzle
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, brown rice, or sushi rice
Instructions
- Craft the zesty tuna mixture by blending mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a medium mixing bowl until silky smooth.
- Gently fold diced tuna, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds into the spicy sauce, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the tuna mixture for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Simultaneously, prepare rice according to package guidelines, ensuring each grain is fluffy and tender.
- Once rice has cooled slightly, distribute it evenly among serving bowls as a creamy foundation.
- Layer the chilled spicy tuna atop the rice with precision, creating an attractive centerpiece.
- Artfully arrange cucumber slices, creamy avocado chunks, shredded carrot ribbons, vibrant edamame, and delicate nori strips around the tuna.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling additional sesame seeds, fresh green onion slivers, and optional sliced jalapenos.
- Accompany the bowl with zesty lime wedges and tangy pickled ginger for personalized garnishing.
- Serve immediately to savor the fresh, cool tuna and harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Marinate tuna briefly to enhance flavor absorption without compromising texture, ensuring the fish remains delicate and succulent.
- Select sushi-grade tuna for optimal safety and best taste, guaranteeing a premium quality raw fish experience.
- Customize bowl with alternative protein options like cooked shrimp, tofu, or grilled chicken for different dietary preferences.
- Adjust spice level by modifying sriracha quantity, allowing personalization for heat-sensitive palates or bold spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg