Spicy Tuna bowl

Written By Plentiful Bite

Hey there tuna lovers! If you’re looking to bring a burst of flavour to your day this recipe is for you! Whether you prefer this dish in the shape of a flower or a bowl, this meal will brighten up your tastebuds and leave you wanting more.

 

Cuisine: Asian Diet: Pescatarian

Difficulty: Easy Yield: 1 Serving

Method: Stovetop Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10-15 mins Total Time: 20-25 mins

 

ingredients

Bowl

  • 1/2 can of canned tuna

  • 1/3 cup of cooked rice

  • 1 mini cucumber

  • 1/2 of a medium size carrot

  • 1/2 a Tbsp of green onion

  • 1 pack of seaweed

Sauce

  • 1-2 Tbsp of siracha

  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise

  • 1/2 of 1/2 of a tsp of lemon juice

  • 1/2 of 1/2 of a tsp of sesame oil

 

Preparation

1. Cook your rice as directed on the package. Once fully cooked, scoop 1/3 of a cup and place it as the base in a serving bowl. Allow it to cool down.

2. While the rice is cooling, mix the mayonnaise, siracha, lemon juice and sesame oil. Then, add the tuna and mix until the tuna is evenly coated. Set the mixture aside.

3. Cut up your cucumbers, carrots and onions and set them aside.

4. Once the rice has cooled down, add the tuna mixture, and arrange the cucumber, carrots, green onion and seaweed on top of the rice.

5. Enjoy your delicious and spicy tuna bowl!

 

Notes

  • I recommend using sushi or sticky rice—I used sushi rice. However, feel free to use whichever type of rice you prefer."

  • Other toppings that pair well with this bowl include edamame, avocado, green onion and radish

 

Nutritional Facts

  • Total calories: 530 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 68 g

  • Protein: 13.1 g

  • Fat: 18.3 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Sodium: 700 mg

 

Cost Breakdown

Canned tuna (120g) - 1.25 cents

  • 1/2 can (60g) - $0.63

Sushi rice (2Kg) - $11.97

  • 1/3 cup of cooked rice -$0.44

Jar of low-fat mayonnaise (890 ml) - $5.99

  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise - $0.40

Bottle of siracha (815 g) - $4.50

  • 1 Tbsp of siracha - less than $0.01

1 lemon - $0.99

  • 1/2 of 1/2 of a tsp - less than $0.01

Bottle of sesame oil (185 ml) - $3.59

  • 1/2 of 1/2 of a tsp - less than $0.01

Pack of 15 mini cucumbers - $6.00

  • 1 mini cucumber - $0.40

Bag of carrots (2lb) - $3.99

  • 1/2 of a carrot - $0.22

3-pack of seaweed - $1.29

  • 1 pack - $0.43

Total - $39.57

  • Total per serving - $2.55

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