Homemade Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl - Alrightwithme
A flavorful and easy-to-make spicy tuna rice bowl that combines fresh ingredients with a kick of heat, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Rice
- 1.5 cups white rice I always use Nishiki medium grain for the best stickiness
Tuna
- 5 oz tuna drained of all liquid for a better texture
Mayonnaise
- 2.5 tbsp mayonnaise prefer Kewpie for authentic Japanese creaminess
Sriracha
- 2.5 tsp sriracha
Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil gives it a distinct toasty aroma
Soy Sauce
- 0.75 tsp soy sauce
Honey
- 0.5 tsp honey
Black Sesame Seeds
- black sesame seeds
Furikake
- furikake
Cucumber
- cucumber sliced into 1/8-inch rounds for a crisp bite
Nori
- nori
Green Onions
- green onions thinly sliced on a bias
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- Mix tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice at the base, topped with spicy tuna, cucumber slices, nori, green onions, sesame seeds, and furikake.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds and furikake if desired, then serve.
Notes
Use high-quality sushi rice for the best texture and flavor.