Lazy Spicy Tuna Bowl
Lazy Spicy Tuna Bowl
What I would make when I was 12
Whenever I don’t feel like cooking, I make this spicy tuna bowl with rice. It’s my go-to lazy dish and reminds me of a cheaper version of sushi. I used to make it as a kid when I wanted something quick and didn’t want to deal with a lot of dishes. This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, making it one of the laziest lazy meal. I paired the spicy tuna with rice, a ramen egg, sushi ginger, chili crunch cucumber salad, and pickled radishes. You can find the pickled radish recipe here.
Notes:
Rice Vinegar Substitute: If you don’t have rice vinegar, white vinegar works just as well.
Storage: The cucumber salad can be stored in a mason jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nori: The mini nori packets make this dish feel like a fun sushi meal, perfect for hand-rolled bites.
Tuna Variations: You can use flavored canned tuna (e.g., spicy, lemon, or garlic) to add an extra layer of flavor without additional ingredients.
Ramen Eggs: If you don't have time to make a ramen egg, a regular boiled egg works just fine.
Extra Crunch: If you like a bit of texture, try adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped scallions to the tuna or rice.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Spicy Tuna:
2 (5 oz) cans tuna (drained)
2 Tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp chili oil
½ tsp rice vinegar
2 stalks green onions, chopped
¼ cup Kewpie mayo
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 mini nori packets
Chili Crunch Soy Cucumber Salad:
1 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
½ Tbsp salt
¼ cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sugar
½ Tbsp chili oil crunch
2 tsp sesame oil
Directions:
Spicy Tuna:
In a bowl, mix the drained tuna, sriracha, chili oil, rice vinegar, green onions, Kewpie mayo, and salt and pepper to taste.
Make the Bento:
Add rice to your meal prep container and garnish with furikake (optional).
Place the spicy tuna mixture on top of the rice.
Add cucumber salad, pickled radishes, a ramen egg, and sushi ginger on the side.
Serve with mini nori packets so you can make a hand-rolled tuna sushi on the spot!
Chili Crunch Soy Cucumber Salad:
Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a medium bowl with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili oil crunch, and sesame oil.
Add the dried cucumber slices to the dressing and toss to combine.
And that’s it! Enjoy your quick and flavorful Lazy Tuna Bowl!