Description
This Sesame Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl combines fresh, sashimi-grade tuna with a zesty marinade, served over seasoned sushi rice and crisp vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying meal. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Sashimi-Grade Tuna: Cut into 2cm cubes
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Halal-certified
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) Honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Sriracha: Halal-certified, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp (5ml) Chili Oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Ginger Paste
- 1 clove Garlic: Minced
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Toasted Black Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Toasted White Sesame Seeds
- 1 cup (200g) Sushi Rice
- 1 ¼ cup (300ml) Water
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar Mixture (1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt)
- ½ cup (75g) Cucumber: Julienned
- ½ cup (75g) Carrot: Matchstick strips
- ¼ cup (40g) Shelled Edamame
- 1 Avocado: Sliced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Mayonnaise: Halal-certified
- 1 tsp (5ml) Extra Sriracha
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice
- 1 Nori Sheet: Cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp (5g) Furikake Seasoning (optional): Halal
- Pickled Ginger Wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Thoroughly rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the Rice: Combine rice and water in a saucepan, boil, then simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Steam the Rice: Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Marinate the Tuna: Whisk marinade ingredients, coat tuna, and refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Season the Rice: Gently mix cooked rice with rice vinegar mixture.
- Sear Tuna (Optional): Quickly sear tuna cubes for 20-30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place rice in a bowl, top with tuna, and arrange vegetables around it.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori, and garnish with avocado and ginger.
Notes
Using sashimi-grade tuna is crucial for safety. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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