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Spicy Tuna
Spicy Tuna features diced sashimi-grade tuna mixed with toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, and scallions, delivering a tender, mildly spicy seafood preparation. Optionally, a spicy mayo can be made by blending mayonnaise with additional Sriracha, adding creamy heat. Toasted white sesame seeds garnish the dish, enhancing texture and nutty flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
101 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 4 oz tuna sashimi-grade
- 2 green onion or scallions
- ½ tsp sesame oil toasted
- 1½ Tbsp Sriracha sauce (for the tuna; reduce for less spicy; plus 1 tsp more for the optional spicy mayo)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise optional, to make spicy mayo; you can make homemade Japanese mayo, Japanese Kewpie
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cut and separate the green and white parts of 2 green onions/scallions. Slice them finely and keep in separate piles. Set aside the green part for garnish and the white part to mix with the tuna.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1½ Tbsp sriracha sauce and ½ tsp toasted sesame oil. Mix well together.
- Cut 4 oz sashimi-grade tuna into ½-inch (1.3 cm) slices, and then cut the slices into cubes.
- Add the tuna to the bowl with the sauce mixture and toss to coat. Add the white part of the green onions and mix.
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To Make the Spicy Mayo (optional)
- Combine 1 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise and 1 tsp sriracha sauce. Mix well.
To Serve
- Transfer the spicy tuna to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds and the chopped green part of the green onions. Drizzle with spicy mayo (optional) and enjoy!
- You can also serve it on steamed Japanese rice Poke Bowl-style, tucked inside Spicy Tuna Rolls, or with crackers. Drizzle the optional spicy mayo on top.
To Store
- It‘s best to enjoy raw tuna on the same day. You can keep the ingredients in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
101kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
282mg
(12%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1373IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1373IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.