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Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl

Quick and Flavorful Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl for Busy Nights

A quick and delicious Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl recipe, perfect for busy nights and fully customizable!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Base
  • 1 cup Cooked Sushi Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the Tuna Mixture
  • 1 can Canned Tuna drained
  • 2 tablespoons Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce for extra heat
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced or diced
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake or crushed Nori
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions chopped
For the Spicy Cucumber Salad
  • 2 mini Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 small Onion approx. shallot size
  • 1 tablespoon Dressing for Cucumber Salad light soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, sesame oil
Seasoning Essentials
  • to Salt to taste
  • to Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (about 18 minutes). Mix in rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar while warm.
  2. Drain 1 can of tuna and mix in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of Bang Bang sauce until coated. Set aside to meld flavors.
  3. Prepare the spicy cucumber salad by slicing cucumbers and sprinkling with salt. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and mix with drained cucumbers after 10 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add sushi rice and press down. Cook until golden brown and crispy on the bottom (3-5 minutes).
  5. Assemble the bowl with pan-fried rice, the tuna mixture, avocado, cucumber salad, scallions, furikake, and Sriracha. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a delightful crunch, pan-frying the rice is highly recommended. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor!

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