Description
Follow these steps to prepare restaurant-quality spicy tuna poke bowls using sushi-grade tuna and a simple homemade spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi tuna, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions. Keep warm or at room temperature.
- Prepare the tuna: Pat the sushi-grade tuna dry with paper towels. Cut the tuna into uniform 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a non-reactive bowl.
- Make the spicy sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Dress the tuna: Pour about two-thirds of the spicy sauce over the cubed tuna. Gently fold the tuna to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for drizzling.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two bowls.
- Arrange the toppings: Place the sauced tuna over the rice. Arrange the sliced avocado, edamame, and shredded carrots neatly around the tuna.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with green onion and nori strips. Drizzle the remaining spicy sauce over the bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Source your tuna from a reputable fishmonger and confirm it is labeled ‘sushi-grade’ or ‘sashimi-grade’ for safe raw consumption.
- For a low-carb base, substitute rice with shredded cabbage or mixed salad greens.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the sriracha amount in the sauce.
- You can prepare the sauce and chop the vegetables up to one day ahead. Do not dress the tuna until you are ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Hawaiian/Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 85