We love this spicy tuna bowl! It has crispy rice, cucumbers, lots of sriracha and toasted sesame seeds. It’s super easy to make and tastes amazing, plus leaves you very satisfied. Perfect for the new year!
First new recipe of 2026 is going to have us all excited!
This spicy tuna bowl is so delicious, filled with incredible crisp texture and is customizable to your tastes. It’s perfect for the new year, when you’re craving routine and vegetables but also want a meal that won’t get boring after a week.
It’s here! I have it for you!
A disclaimer should be that I fortunately never get sick of tuna or salmon or fish in general, but this bowl specifically is one I could eat weekly. And I do! Lunch or dinner, it somehow finds its way into my menu.
The kids love it too, minus the spiciness. That’s always a huge win in my book.
Except they keep stealing it off my plate.
I first shared this recipe a few weeks ago in my friday newsletter. If you subscribe to my substack, you know that you get exclusive recipes and a few sneak peeks like this one, as well as a bunch of other goodness.
I had to share this one because it SAVED me in December. It is such a quick and delicious meal. When the days were so busy and I was practically eating peanut butter blossoms for breakfast, lunch and dinner, I knew I needed a fast dish that I loved. One that I actually craved, that kept me super satisfied and that tasted amazing.
This fits the bill perfectly!
First up, we have the crisp rice. I use leftover (or even freshly made) rice all the time in this way. Throw it in a skillet with some olive or avocado oil and let it get toasty, golden and crispy. It’s incredibly delish! You will not want to eat it any other way. I have an amazing recipe for it in Easy Everyday that I love too.
Next, the tuna. I prefer tuna packed in olive oil but you can use it packed in water too – whatever your preference is, use it. There is no wrong way here.
I mix the tuna with some salt, pepper, mayo and sriracha. Again, as much or as little as you’d like. I am giving you my measurements below, but I prefer a drier tuna and am a baby, so I don’t like a ton of heat! You might want a lot more mayo and a lot more sriracha. Or something even hotter. And that’s okay.
Finally, a little veg. I like to do cucumbers with this because it tastes so refreshing. Sometimes I’ll use my pickled onions or cucumbers too. Green onions too! But you can do any vegetable here that you enjoy, including a leftover one. Raw or roasted! Whatever you like.
Add it all in a bowl and drizzle on your toppings! More mayo (I like kewpie for drizzling), more sriracha, some toasted sesame seeds. You can also add some toasted sesame oil or soy sauce if you’ve like.
YUM.
This bowl is so flavorful, crunchy from the rice and cucumbers and filling. At the same time, it’s not heavy. And it’s just very satisfying in the best way possible!
Spicy Tuna Bowl with Crispy Rice
Spicy Tuna Bowl with Crispy Rice
We love this spicy tuna bowl! It has crispy rice, cucumbers, lots of sriracha and toasted sesame seeds. It’s super easy to make and tastes amazing, plus leaves you very satisfied. Perfect for the new year!
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the rice in a single layer and press it down with a spatula. Cook until golden and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side until golden and crisp.
In a large bowl, flake the tuna apart with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, then add the kewpie mayo and sriracha, mixing to combine.
Build your bowl! Divide the rice evenly between bowls. Top with some of the tuna, then the cucumbers and green onions. Drizzle all over with the kewpie mayo and sriracha. Top with the sesame seeds. Enjoy!
New fave!
