Canned Tuna Poke Bowl (Print)

Flaky tuna, sushi rice, and veggies come together in a bright, zesty bowl ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained

→ Rice Base

02 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup diced cucumber
04 - 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1/4 cup cooked shelled edamame
07 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
14 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and honey or maple syrup until well blended.
02 - Flake the drained tuna into a separate bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the dressing to the tuna and mix gently to coat.
03 - Divide the cooked sushi rice evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Top the rice with cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, edamame, radish slices, and scallions, arranging each ingredient in sections for visual appeal.
05 - Spoon the dressed tuna onto the center of each bowl.
06 - Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over the assembled vegetables and tuna.
07 - Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bowls and serve immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It is so easy to customize you will feel like a poke artist every time you build your bowl.
  • The zingy dressing and fresh toppings make even canned tuna feel like a treat.
02 -
  • If you rush and skip dressing the tuna separately, it just doesnt soak up the flavor the same way.
  • The smallest sprinkle of sesame seeds completely changes the bite—worth the extra second to reach for the jar.
03 -
  • Always taste the dressing before pouring it—you can adjust the balance of sweet, salty, and heat to your mood.
  • When the avocado is perfectly ripe but you are not ready to serve, squeeze lemon juice over the slices to keep them fresh and green.
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