Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant bowl of marinated tuna, sushi rice, crisp vegetables, and spicy creamy sauce bursting with flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tuna
01 - 14 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (substitute tamari for gluten-free)
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
06 - 1 tsp honey or sugar
→ Sushi Rice
07 - 2 cups sushi rice
08 - 2 ½ cups water
09 - 3 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 ½ tbsp sugar
11 - 1 tsp salt
→ Vegetables & Toppings
12 - 1 avocado, sliced
13 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
14 - 1 medium carrot, shredded
15 - 4 sheets nori, cut into strips
16 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - Pickled ginger, optional
→ Spicy Mayo
19 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Japanese Kewpie preferred)
20 - 1–2 tsp sriracha, to taste
21 - 1 tsp lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Gently fold into cooked rice. Allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and honey together. Toss diced tuna in marinade and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
04 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice. Adjust sriracha for desired heat level.
05 - Slice avocado, julienne cucumber, shred carrot, cut nori into strips, and thinly slice scallions.
06 - Divide sushi rice evenly into four bowls. Top with marinated tuna, avocado, cucumber, carrot, nori strips, toasted sesame seeds, and scallions.
07 - Drizzle bowls with spicy mayo and garnish with pickled ginger if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It delivers all the flavors of your favorite spicy tuna roll without the fuss of rolling sushi
- The fresh vegetables and creamy spicy mayo come together in a way that feels both indulgent and light
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- Rinsing sushi rice thoroughly makes all the difference between sticky and fluffy; don't skip this step
- Marinating the tuna briefly enhances the flavor without overpowering the freshness, a balance discovered after many trials
03 -
- Use a wooden spoon or rice paddle to fold the vinegar mixture into the rice gently to keep grains separate
- Chilling the marinated tuna briefly helps the flavors meld and firms the texture for easier eating