Canned Tuna Poke Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Tuna, crisp vegetables, and zesty sauce over sushi rice for a fast and vibrant Hawaiian-inspired meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - One 5-ounce can 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 shelled edamame beans, cooked
07 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, white or black

→ Dressing

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

# How to Cook:

01 - In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
02 - In another bowl, gently flake the drained tuna, then toss with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing. Set aside.
03 - Divide the cooked sushi rice evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange cucumber, avocado, carrots, edamame, radishes, and scallions attractively over the rice in both bowls.
05 - Spoon the dressed tuna over each bowl, positioning it at the center or to one side as desired.
06 - Drizzle the remaining dressing over all components, then garnish each bowl with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a clever way to enjoy the poke experience using just pantry staples and leftovers.
  • This recipe rescues any weeknight with its fast prep and casually elegant style.
02 -
  • Don’t skip draining the tuna—too much liquid waters down flavors and textures.
  • Taste your dressing before tossing; a few extra drops of vinegar or a bit more sweetness can suddenly make all the difference.
03 -
  • A splash more vinegar or soy at serving wakes up flavors if the bowl’s been sitting a bit.
  • Toasted sesame seeds—just a minute in a hot dry pan—give the whole thing an unexpected fragrant lift.
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