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Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl

Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl: A Quick and Tasty Dinner Delight

Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines fresh flavors with ease, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice seasoned with rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar
For the Protein
  • 1 can canned tuna or canned salmon as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup bang bang sauce can be ready-made or homemade
  • to taste Sriracha sauce or any favorite hot sauce
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon furikake or crumbled nori as a substitute
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • 2 scallions (green onions) chopped
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan-frying the rice
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear; cook according to package instructions. Mix in 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sugar while warm. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Prepare Toppings: Drain canned tuna and mix with ¼ cup bang bang sauce. Slice 1 ripe avocado and chop 2 scallions. Prepare fresh veggies like radishes or carrots if desired.
  3. Pan-Fry Rice: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add sushi rice, pressing down lightly; cook for 3-5 min until golden brown. Flip and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Assemble Bowl: Spoon pan-fried rice into bowls. Top with bang bang tuna, avocado, and scallions. Sprinkle furikake and drizzle with Sriracha. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh toppings just before serving. Keep rice and toppings stored separately for meal prep.

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