Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant bowl with marinated tuna, avocado, crisp veggies, and fluffy rice topped with spice and freshness.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tuna and Marinade
01 - 14 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced into 1 cm cubes
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium preferred
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp sriracha or Asian hot sauce
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
06 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
07 - 1 tsp honey or sugar
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
09 - 1 spring onion, finely sliced
→ Sushi Rice Base
10 - 2 cups sushi rice
11 - 2 1/2 cups water
12 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Fresh Toppings
15 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
16 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
17 - 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
18 - 3.5 oz edamame, shelled and cooked
19 - 2 sheets nori, cut into thin strips
20 - 1 tbsp pickled ginger
21 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds, white or black
22 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
23 - Microgreens or sliced radish for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, then gently fold into cooked rice. Cool to room temperature.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, honey, sesame seeds, and spring onion in a medium bowl. Add diced tuna and toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Divide seasoned rice among four bowls. Arrange marinated tuna, sliced avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, and nori strips on top of each portion. Finish with pickled ginger, sesame seeds, chili slices, and microgreens or radish.
04 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh. Mix all components together just before eating to distribute the spicy marinade and flavors evenly throughout the bowl.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spicy mayo sauce brings everything together in ways you wont expect
- It comes together faster than delivery would arrive
- Customizable toppings mean everyone builds their perfect bowl
02 -
- Never leave the tuna at room temperature for more than 20 minutes while prep
- The rice vinegar mixture needs to completely dissolve before folding into rice
- Let the tuna marinate while you prep everything else for maximum flavor
03 -
- Freeze the tuna for 30 minutes before cutting for cleaner, easier cubes
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra nutty flavor