Description
This Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl combines fresh sushi-grade tuna cubes tossed in a flavorful sriracha and soy sauce marinade, served over a bed of steamed short grain rice with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and scallions. Topped with a spicy mayo drizzle and black sesame seeds, this vibrant and easy-to-make dish offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and fresh flavors for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Mixture
- 1/2 pound sushi grade tuna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
Bowls
- 1 cup cooked short grain brown rice or sushi white rice
- 1 cup cucumbers (from 2 Persian cucumbers), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 medium Hass avocado (3 ounces), sliced
- 2 scallions, sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- Reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (optional, for serving)
- Sriracha (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Add a little water gradually to thin the mixture until it reaches a drizzle consistency. Set aside.
- Marinate the Tuna: In a medium bowl, combine the tuna cubes with sliced scallions, reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, sesame oil, and sriracha. Gently toss to evenly coat the tuna with the marinade. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two serving bowls. Layer each bowl with half the marinated tuna, then add sliced avocado, diced cucumber, and garnish with sliced scallions.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each poke bowl with the prepared spicy mayo sauce and sprinkle black sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately with additional soy sauce or sriracha on the side if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- This Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl features fresh tuna chunks mixed with a zesty marinade and creamy avocado, served on steamed rice for a balanced and nourishing meal.
- Using sushi-grade tuna is essential for the best texture and safety in this dish served raw.
- Adjust sriracha quantities to suit your heat preference.
- Short grain brown rice adds nutrition and texture but sushi white rice is an excellent traditional option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 865 mg
- Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
