Description
This Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring sushi-grade tuna marinated in a flavorful blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. Served on a bed of steamed rice and topped with creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, and spicy mayo drizzle, it offers a perfect balance of heat, texture, and umami that’s quick and easy to prepare at home.
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
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- Water, to thin (as needed for drizzling)
Bowl Ingredients
- 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 (about 3 ounces), sliced
- 2 scallions, sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- Optional: Reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (for serving)
- Optional: Additional sriracha (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, to thin the mixture until it reaches a drizzling consistency suitable for topping the bowl.
- Marinate the Tuna: In a medium bowl, gently toss the sushi-grade tuna cubes with sliced scallions, reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari), sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon sriracha. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between two bowls. Top each with half of the marinated tuna mixture, sliced avocado, diced cucumber, and sliced scallions.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the prepared spicy mayo over the assembled bowls, sprinkle black sesame seeds on top, and serve with additional soy sauce or sriracha on the side if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- This Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl combines fresh, high-quality ingredients with simple seasoning to create a delicious and refreshing meal.
- Using sushi-grade tuna is essential to ensure safety and optimal taste since this dish is served raw.
- Feel free to substitute the rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha in the marinade and mayo to control the spice level.
- Adding black sesame seeds not only enhances the presentation but also provides a subtle nutty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 865 mg
- Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
