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Sesame Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

A quick and tasty meal that combines savory tuna with fresh vegetables and warm sushi rice, perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
For the Spicy Tuna Mixture
  • 2 cans tuna, 5 ounces each, drained
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust for spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 piece cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 sheets nori, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Method
 

Cooking Rice
  1. Cook the sushi rice according to package directions and keep it warm.
Preparing Tuna Mixture
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until creamy but still slightly chunky.
Preparing Toppings
  1. Slice the cucumber and green onions, and cut the nori into thin strips.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. Divide the warm rice between 2 bowls.
  2. Spoon the spicy tuna mixture over the rice.
  3. Top with cucumber, green onions, nori, and black sesame seeds.
  4. Serve immediately while the rice is warm and the toppings are crisp.

Notes

To store leftovers, keep the tuna mixture and the rice separate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the rice before serving.