Description
Craving Japanese flavors? Deconstructed sushi bowl delivers a playful fusion of fresh fish, seasoned rice, and crisp vegetables in one delightful dish. Each bite promises a perfect balance of textures and traditional Asian taste profiles you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 (5 ounces/142 grams) can Chicken of the Sea Solid White Albacore in Water (drained)
Base:
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
Vegetables and Toppings:
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced avocado
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds
- Optional toppings: pickled ginger
- Optional toppings: jalapenos
- Optional toppings: sesame seed oil
Spicy Mayo Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil-based mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Craft a zesty dressing by vigorously blending mayonnaise, sriracha, fresh lemon juice, nutty sesame seed oil, umami-rich soy sauce, and tangy rice vinegar until the mixture achieves a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Create a vibrant base in a serving bowl by layering perfectly cooked brown rice as the foundation.
- Artfully arrange translucent cucumber slices, delicately shredded carrots, and creamy avocado wedges atop the rice.
- Strategically place tender, ruby-red tuna pieces across the vegetable landscape.
- Enhance the bowl with optional garnishes including toasted sesame seeds, delicate pickled ginger strips, and fiery jalapeño rounds.
- Generously drizzle the prepared spicy mayo dressing over the ingredients, ensuring each component gets a luxurious coating.
- Gently toss the components to distribute the dressing and integrate the flavors, creating a harmonious culinary composition.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and textures are at their peak, allowing the bold flavors to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Choose sashimi-grade tuna for the best flavor and safety when eating raw fish.
- Opt for brown rice to boost nutritional value and add a nutty, wholesome texture to the bowl.
- Customize the bowl by swapping tuna with cooked salmon, tofu, or grilled chicken for different dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store separately to keep vegetables crisp and prevent soggy textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg