Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant bowl with marinated tuna, avocado, crisp veggies, served over seasoned rice with a spicy touch.
# What You Need:
→ Tuna & Marinade
01 - 9 oz sushi-grade tuna, cut into ½ inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp sriracha or other hot chili sauce
05 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp honey or sugar
07 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Rice
09 - 1¼ cups cooked short-grain sushi rice, cooled to room temperature
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - ½ tsp sugar
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
14 - ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 1 small carrot, julienned
16 - 2 tbsp shelled, cooked edamame
17 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
18 - Additional sesame seeds, for garnish
19 - 1 tbsp pickled ginger (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Gently fold mixture into cooked rice until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a medium bowl. Add tuna cubes, sliced green onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
03 - Divide seasoned rice evenly between two bowls. Arrange marinated tuna, diced avocado, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and edamame on top. Garnish with nori strips, additional sesame seeds, and pickled ginger if desired.
04 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like restaurant quality but requires zero cooking, just chopping and stirring.
- The sriracha marinade clings to every cube of tuna, giving you that perfect balance of heat and umami.
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before eating, so it's ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties.
02 -
- Always use sushi-grade tuna and keep it cold until you're ready to serve, because food safety with raw fish is non-negotiable.
- Don't over-marinate the tuna or it'll start to cure and lose that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture you're after.
03 -
- If your tuna is slightly frozen (but not solid), it's much easier to cut into perfect cubes.
- A splash of sesame oil drizzled over the finished bowl right before serving adds an extra layer of richness and aroma that people always notice.