Spicy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Bowl

Creating a Spicy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Bowl offers a delectable balance of flavors and nutrients, perfect for a post-workout meal or a satisfying, health-conscious dinner. Here's a simple recipe to follow:

Servings: 2
Calories per serving: Approximately: 871

Ingredients:

• For the Sushi Bowl:

  • 1 cup sushi rice or brown rice, cooked according to package instructions and cooled

  • 8 oz (about 225g) sashimi-grade tuna, diced

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced

  • 1 small cucumber, julienned or sliced

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

  • 1 small carrot, julienned or grated

  • A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

  • Pickled ginger, for serving

  • Soy sauce or tamari, for serving

• For the Spicy Mayo:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use vegan mayo for a lighter option)

  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjust to taste

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari

  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:

   • Begin by cooking the rice according to the package's instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature. You can also season it with a mix of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to enhance the flavor, mimicking traditional sushi rice.

2. Make the Spicy Mayo:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined. Adjust the amount of sriracha depending on your preferred spice level.

3. Assemble the Sushi Bowl:

   • In two bowls, evenly divide the cooled rice as the base.

   • Arrange the diced tuna, avocado slices, cucumber, scallions, and carrot over the rice in neat piles or sections for a visually appealing presentation.

   • Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top of the tuna and avocado. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if using.

4. Serve:

   • Serve the sushi bowls immediately, accompanied by pickled ginger and soy sauce or tamari on the side for additional flavoring.

Tips:

• Variations: Feel free to incorporate other sushi ingredients like mango, edamame, or radish to add different textures and flavors.

• Rice Substitute: If you prefer a lower-carb option, cauliflower rice can be a great substitute for sushi rice.

• Tuna Alternative: For a vegetarian version, consider using diced tofu marinated in a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil as a substitute for the tuna.