Description
A healthy, high-protein tuna rice bowl featuring basic pantry staples and a creamy gochujang drizzle. This quick and easy recipe transforms canned tuna into a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1.5 cups water (for cooking rice)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) skipjack tuna in water, drained
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced and divided
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, divided
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon water (for drizzle)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 nori sheet, cut into strips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes until absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing.
- Make the Tuna Mixture: While the rice cooks, combine drained tuna, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, half of the green onions, half of the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined, ensuring not to over-mix the tuna.
- Prepare Spicy Drizzle: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, toasted sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), remaining rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water. Whisk until smooth and creamy; adjust thickness with extra water if needed.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Divide the hot rice between two bowls. Top each portion with an equal amount of the prepared tuna mixture. Drizzle generously with the spicy gochujang sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with toasted sesame seeds, the remaining green onions, and optional nori strips. Serve immediately.
Notes
To avoid over-mixing the tuna and preserve its texture, gently fold the ingredients together. If the gochujang drizzle is too thick, add a few extra drops of water until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl, Gochujang, Korean, Easy Dinner, High Protein, Quick Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Canned Tuna