Chef John's Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl
Ingredients Needed
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1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
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1 ½ cups water
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1 (7 ounce) jar tuna packed in olive oil
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½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
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¼ cup finely diced jalapeno pepper
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¼ cup finely sliced green onions
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⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
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½ lemon, juiced, or to taste
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
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1 pinch Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), or to taste
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1 teaspoon finely sliced green onion, or to taste
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients first.
Add rice to a heavy-bottomed pot and pour in water; gently swirl to settle the rice. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, ensuring not to stir. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
While the rice cooks, place the tuna in a large mixing bowl and break it apart with your hands or a fork. Add in the red bell pepper, jalapeno, 1/4 cup of green onions, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir everything together with a fork until well combined. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and break up any large clumps, then transfer it to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together with a spoon until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a rice salad, topped with red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon of green onion.
Chef's Tips
If using unseasoned rice vinegar, balance it with a pinch of sugar and salt. Feel free to substitute your favorite hot sauce.
For a fun twist, use less dressing and a short-grain rice to make the mixture stickier. You can then form the rice into balls and roll them in sesame seeds for a delightful snack that’s perfect for lunch or a picnic.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 583 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 83g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 583 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 1495mg | 65% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 38g | 75% |
| Vitamin C 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium 79mg | 6% |
| Iron 7mg | 37% |
| Potassium 544mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5