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Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl

Jun 30, 2022 · 26 Comments

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This Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl is inspired by a sushi favorite: spicy tuna rolls! It is so easy to make with all of the fixings of a spicy tuna roll, including tuna, cucumber, avocado, rice, and a spicy mayo dressing, all in the ease of one bowl!

Close up of a spicy tuna roll bowl in a black matte bowl with cucumbers, carrots, avocado, tuna, jalapenos, and spicy mayo sauce next to wooden chopsticks

Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl

Spicy tuna rolls are my absolute favorite sushi. But sushi can be expensive to buy, and difficult to make. Enter the Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl! It’s super easy, super quick, inexpensive, and most importantly, mouthwateringly yummy.

Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls feature seasoned rice, tuna, fresh toppings such as avocado and cucumber, and a dynamite spicy sauce that brings the whole dish together. This deconstructed spicy tuna roll is a fresh and filling meal that you'll make on repeat.

Is the Tuna in Spicy Tuna Rolls Raw?

In traditional Japanese tuna rolls that you get at your favorite sushi restaurant, yes the tuna is raw.

However, raw tuna is more expensive and more difficult to handle, so for the purposes of quick, easy, and affordable recipes, I'm using regular canned tuna here.

What Kind of Tuna Should I Use?

I prefer canned chunk light tuna in water or that comes in packets. You can also use in oil, if that's your preference. We will drain out the water or oil for the recipe.

I also prefer chunk light tuna because it is made from skipjack tuna, a smaller species, and therefore contains less mercury than albacore, which is a bigger species (and thus carries more mercury).

This recipe also works for salmon! I like the salmon in the packets because there's no skin or bones.

What Kind of Rice Should I Use?

You can use sushi rice, which is a short grain white rice. However, I don't like the stickiness of it in these bowls. A good medium-sticky alternative is calrose rice, or you can stick to the classics and just use long grain white or brown rice.

I most often use long grain white rice, and occasionally the Calrose rice.

You can prep a big batch of rice and refrigerate before making your bowls. Or you can also use steam bags of rice, minute rice, or even cauliflower rice.

Additional Toppings for the Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl

You can also add some additional toppings that are not included with measurements in the recipe itself. Here are some ideas:

  • Black or white sesame seeds - toast them for even more flavor!
  • Sliced jalapenos for some heat
  • An extra drizzle of sesame oil
  • Roasted seaweed (sushi nori)
  • Edamame
  • Green onions
  • Extra soy sauce
  • Pickled ginger
  • Wasabi
Spicy mayo sauce being drizzled over a spicy tuna roll bowl next to wooden chopsticks and a white linen

Let's Talk About the Sauce

The sauce is what makes it. Truly. It brings the whole dish together and makes it taste just like my favorite sushi roll.

I'm usually all about cooking with what you have and using substitutions, but absolutely make this recipe with the ingredients it calls for! The sesame oil makes it taste JUST LIKE the sushi, and the lemon juice adds just the right acidity.

The only thing that you can swap out if you have it on hand is the mayonnaise for Japanese mayonnaise for an even more authentic flavor.

And don't just drizzle, guys. Smother it on. You will thank me.

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Spicy mayo sauce being drizzled over a spicy tuna roll bowl next to wooden chopsticks and a white linen

Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl

This Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl is based off a sushi favorite: spicy tuna rolls! It is so easy to make and so yummy! It includes all of the fixings of a spicy tuna roll, including tuna, cucumber, avocado, rice, and a spicy mayo dressing, all in the ease of one bowl! 
5 from 16 votes
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Course: Main, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl, Spicy Tuna, Sushi, Homemade Sushi
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 831kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

Spicy Mayo Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Tuna Bowl

  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water drained well
  • ½ avocado diced
  • ¼ cup cucumber cut into strips or match sticks
  • ¼ cup carrot shredded or match sticks
  • Additional Toppings: sesame seeds, jalapeno slices, roasted seaweed, salt, or pepper

Instructions

Spicy Mayo Dressing

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk together, using a fork until well combined. Set aside. 

Tuna Roll Bowl

  • Mix rice with rice vinegar and soy in a medium bowl.
  • Place all remaining ingredients on top of rice.
  • Pour on dressing to taste. Toss to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Tuna: I usually use chunk light tuna in water. You can also sub tuna all together for salmon.
  • Storage: All of the components of the bowl can be stored separately (including the sauce) covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and assembled just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 2130mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5657IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in June 2018. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in June 2022.

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  1. Sarah says

    June 11, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    HOly smokes why so many calories?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 11, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      The mayo and rice have the most calories. You can cut down by using light mayo and riced cauliflower. Still soo good.

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    June 12, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    My husband would love this!! I would just have to cut the mayo and rice way back!!!

    Reply
  3. Jenni LeBaron says

    June 12, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    Yum, I love the lemon juice you added to your spicy sauce for a zing! This looks fantastic.

    Reply
  4. Luci says

    June 12, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    This looks rather tasty. I love anything with tuna.

    Reply
  5. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    This looks delicious! I will be trying this soon!

    Reply
  6. Brittany Poulson says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    This looks so bright and flavorful! I love a good power bowl like this!

    Reply
  7. Tif says

    June 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Omgosh this looks so good!!! I am awful at making sushi at home but this is something I could definitely do!! So good!

    Reply
  8. Erika says

    December 10, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    This is such a great idea and I love that I can find all these ingredients at my neighborhood store.

    Reply
  9. Jacky says

    June 01, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Made this tonight and it was delicious. The only thing I added was red onion. The sauce was a bit spicy for me, but you can easily adjust it by adding less Sriracha. It was perfect for a hot day. I will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 02, 2021 at 8:42 am

      Yess. This is probably my all time favorite lunch. So good.

      Reply
  10. Cara Campbell says

    June 30, 2022 at 10:04 am

    Oh heck yes! Loved this whole idea and the flavors were spot on! Lunch for dayyyyssss.

    Reply
  11. Beth says

    June 30, 2022 at 10:19 am

    Now this is how you do tuna! I've been looking for a new tuna recipe that wasn't boring, and I think I just found it.

    Reply
  12. Tayler says

    June 30, 2022 at 10:50 am

    My husband and I LOVE tuna rolls, so I can’t wait to try making this at home!

    Reply
  13. Ieva says

    June 30, 2022 at 10:53 am

    I love spicy tuna rolls, so absolutely had to try this recipe! It's amazing how easy it is to make, but you get all the flavours of sushi (we topped it with bits of seaweed as well). Would definitely recommend it!

    Reply
  14. Cam says

    June 30, 2022 at 11:44 am

    I made this for my boyfriend because he loves spicy tuna rolls and he LOVED it! It was way easier to make than I expected and truly tasted just like the roll.

    Reply
  15. Mirlene says

    June 30, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    What a way to have sushi in a bowl! I suck at rolling a regular sushi roll and this is way better. I love the idea of using canned tuna instead of the raw fish too.

    Reply
  16. Savita says

    June 30, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    I'm definitely a tuna fan, and this recipe is asking me to try it now. A bowl full of deliciousness.

    Reply
  17. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    June 30, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    Love a tuna salad and love the spice in this one. Perfect salad for a work lunch or summer eating too.

    Reply
  18. Jacqueline says

    June 30, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    Such a colourful bowl for lunch and I love the sound of that dressing.

    Reply
  19. Jess says

    July 08, 2022 at 9:30 am

    I love how this is easier to make than sushi but does not lack in taste!

    Reply
  20. Sharon says

    July 08, 2022 at 11:18 am

    I love this deconstructed tuna bowl recipe. I love how I can keep the ingredients for this on hand and throw together whenever I want one.

    Reply
  21. Tayler says

    July 08, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    We had this bowl for dinner last night and it was DELICIOUS! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  22. Dana Sandonato says

    July 12, 2022 at 9:55 am

    I love this so much! An easy way to enjoy a favorite sushi roll in a bowl. Canned tuna totally works for this and is so convenient.

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:25 am

    Ahh.. this is so much easier than faffing around with all that rolling and slicing, but still has all my favourite sushi flavours in one place! Thank you - great recipe.

    Reply
  24. Renee says

    October 22, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    If you sprinkle furikake on top it gives it the seaweed sesame seed flavor to make it that much better

    Reply

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