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Two ceramic bowls full of crispy rice and spicy tuna pilled high. To the top left corner of the frame, is a small bowl of green onion garnish and a plate of crispy rice with a wooden spoon.

Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice Bowl

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice Bowl is my take on a popular appetizer that incorporates bite sized blocks of crispy scorched rice and dollops of spicy tuna. With 32g of protein and approx. 500 calories per serving, this meal is nutritious and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spicy Tuna

  • 15 oz canned Albacore Tuna 3 cans
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp siracha

Crispy Rice

  • 3 cups cooked rice see recipe notes
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Bowl Toppers

  • 1 cup spicy kimchi divided into 1/4 cups
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 4 tsp sesame seeds divided
  • 4 tsp soy sauce divided
  • more siracha for drizzling

Instructions
 

Spicy Tuna

  • In a medium mixing bowl add tuna, mayonnaise, and siracha. Mix until combined. Set aside.

Crispy Rice

  • Heat the skillet or pot to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil.
  • Once the oil is heated, spoon in the rice, pressing the rice into the pan with the back of a rubber spatula or spoon.
  • Add rice wine vinegar and place the lid on the pot. You may wish to cover the lid with a dish towel however, be very careful not to burn the towel.
  • Cook the rice for 5 to 10 minutes. Option to check on the rice after 5 minutes but use a spatula to check the bottom of the pan or pot for browned/ scorched rice. If the color is to your liking remove it from the heat or continue to cook for the desired amount of time.

Build Your Bowl

  • Add crispy rice as your base. Add spicy tuna, kimchi, and scallions. Drizzle 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame seeds over top. Drizzle with the desired amount of siracha.

Notes

Crispy Rice: Option to use all rice, all quinoa, or a mixture or rice and quinoa. You can use sushi rice, basmati, or jasmine. Rice and Quinoa have the same water-to-grain ratio and cooking time and can be cooked together in 1 pot!
Nutrition facts are estimated based on available ingredient data and preparation. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and cooking methods used.
For precise nutritional information, consult a registered dietitian or use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1124mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 187IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
Keyword tuna
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