Quick & Easy, Smoked Ahi Tuna Rice Bowls

I, personally, love nothing more than a recipe that requires minimal cooking and comes together in a pinch. If you feel the same, then my smoked ahi rice bowls may be the dish for you since they’re the perfect meal after a long day, on a hot day, and every day in between. To top it off, these rice bowls are incredibly tasty and work for both lunch and dinner!

INGREDIENTS

Smoked Ahi [ 1 Pack ]
Jasmine Rice [ 1 Cup ]
Pickled Cucumbers [ 1 Cup ]
Avocado [ 1 Medium to Large Fruit ]
Finishing Salt [ A Few Sprinkles ]
Furikake [ A Few Sprinkles ]
Chili Oil / Chili Crunch / Sriracha [ A Few Drizzles ]

TOOLS

Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Small Pot with Lid OR Rice Cooker
Tablespoon
Mixing Bowl
Dinner Bowls
Chopsticks

EXTRAS

A Cold Beer
A Glass of Sake
Pickled Ginger
Wasabi

YIELD

This recipe makes 2 servings. Simply double the ingredients to make a larger batch.

Step One

Have fun!

Step Two

Prep your Japanese-style pickled cucumbers if you wish to add them to your rice bowl.

Click here for the recipe.

Step Three

Cook one cup of rice using the instructions listed on the package.

PRO TIP: When making this recipe, I oftentimes add a teaspoon of sesame or coconut oil to the grains for an extra hint of flavor.

Step Four

While the rice is cooking, chop up the smoked ahi into small pieces.

Step Five

Slice your avocado next, and sprinkle a bit of salt on top to enhance the stone fruit’s natural flavor.

Step Six

Once the rice is fully cooked, you’re ready to assemble your smoked ahi bowls.

Step Seven

Fill the bottom of a bowl with two scoops of rice.

PRO TIP: If you enjoy a bit more seasoning, you can drizzle some soy sauce or mirin onto the rice itself.

Step Eight

Add some smoked fish, pickled cucumbers, and sliced avocado on top of the rice.

Step Nine

Complete the rice bowl by sprinkling some Furikake seasoning over the top in addition to a drizzle of your favorite Asian-style hot sauce or chili oil if you’re a fan of spice.

Step Ten

Enjoy!