Description
Hawaiian spicy tuna rice bowls combine fresh ahi with zesty flavors from the Pacific islands. Rice bases anchor cool, spiced fish with crisp vegetable garnishes that elevate each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ahi tuna, fresh sushi-grade, diced into small cubes
- 2 cups jasmine rice, brown rice, or sushi rice, cooked
- ½ cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small mango, diced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp honey
- Fresh cilantro or microgreens
- Lime wedges
- Nori strips
- Extra sriracha or spicy mayo drizzle
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and glossy.
- Tuna Fusion: Gently incorporate diced tuna, green onions, and sesame seeds into the spicy sauce, ensuring uniform coating and flavor distribution.
- Flavor Infusion: Chill the tuna mixture for 10-15 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and intensify their taste profile.
- Rice Foundation: Cook rice according to package instructions, aiming for perfectly fluffy and separated grains, then allow to cool slightly.
- Bowl Assembly: Spread rice evenly in serving bowls, creating a smooth base, then carefully layer the chilled spicy tuna mixture on top.
- Garnish and Embellish: Strategically arrange cucumber, avocado, carrot, edamame, and nori around the tuna, creating a visually stunning and textural composition.
- Final Flourish: Sprinkle additional sesame seeds, green onion slivers, and optional jalapeno slices to elevate flavor complexity and presentation.
- Serving Suggestion: Accompany the bowl with lime wedges and pickled ginger, inviting diners to personalize their culinary experience with fresh, tangy accents.
Notes
- Select Fresh Tuna: Choose sushi-grade, high-quality tuna to ensure food safety and optimal taste, preferably from a reputable seafood market.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust sriracha quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with small amounts and incrementally increasing for balanced flavor.
- Chill Ingredients: Refrigerate tuna mixture and use cold ingredients to maintain proper temperature and enhance overall dish freshness.
- Prep Mise en Place: Dice and slice vegetables beforehand for smooth assembly and consistent texture throughout the Hawaiian rice bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg