Canned Tuna Poke Bowl (Printable Version)

Flaky tuna and fresh veggies meet a tangy dressing for a quick, Hawaiian-inspired dining experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 edamame beans, shelled and cooked
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 (optional)
14 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and honey or maple syrup in a small mixing bowl and whisk until fully blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, flake the drained tuna and gently toss with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing. Set aside.
03 - Distribute the cooked sushi rice evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange the diced cucumber, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, cooked edamame, radish slices, and scallions decoratively over the rice in each bowl.
05 - Top the vegetables in each bowl with the dressed tuna.
06 - Drizzle the remaining dressing over the bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This clever shortcut lets you enjoy poke flavors even when you have hardly anything fresh or fancy at home.
  • The crisp, cool veggies and zippy sauce make it taste like way more effort than it actually is.
02 -
  • If you over-mix the tuna it can turn mushy, so gentle hands make all the difference.
  • A splash more vinegar in the dressing wakes up tired taste buds and really brightens up the whole bowl.
03 -
  • Wipe moisture from veggies before topping the rice to avoid soggy bowls.
  • Mix a drop of sesame oil into the rice if it starts to feel dry or bland.
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