If you’re a fan of sashimi, you will enjoy this albacore tuna bowl. In this recipe, the soft tender albacore tuna is lightly flavored with a soy-sesame sauce and served over rice. It’s a simple meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Did you know troll-caught or pole-caught pacific albacore tuna (びんちょうマグロ) is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly (read more)? There is a misconception about the quality of albacore tuna because it is used in canned tuna. However, albacore tuna is really delicious with a mild flavor and tender texture when served as sashimi or sushi. I also like that it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids than other tuna species.
Watch How to Make Albacore Tuna Bowl
Soft tender albacore tuna sashimi marinated in soy-sesame sauce served over rice. Garnish with shiso and scallion.
Albacore Tuna Bowl (びんちょう鮪の漬け丼) is very easy to prepare. I use MSC Certified sashimi-grade albacore tuna that’s vacuum sealed for this dish. Simply defrost in the refrigerator for about 5-6 hours and it’s ready to enjoy.
This rice bowl dish is flavored with soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sesame oil – the usual condiments for most Japanese meals. The meal is simple, yet make a quick special treat for the family at the end of a long day.
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Albacore Tuna Bowl
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Ingredients
- 9 oz sashimi-grade albacore tuna
- 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice (1 rice-cooker-cup (180 ml) yields roughly 2 servings (1.75 US cups); see how to cook short-grain rice with a rice cooker, a pot over the stove, an instant pot, or a donabe)
- 4 Tbsp shredded nori seaweed (kizami nori)
- 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 green onion/scallion
- 3 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba)
- ½ inch ginger (½ inch, 1.3 cm)
- ½ tsp wasabi (optional)
Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (roasted)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- To make the sauce, combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and transfer the sauce into a small bowl, set on ice over a larger bowl.
- Cut the scallion into fine slices, roll up the shiso leaves together and slice thinly, and grate the ginger.
- Slice the albacore tuna into about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick slices and marinate in the sauce for 10 minutes.
- To serve, put steamed rice in bowls, sprinkle shredded nori and sesame seeds, and place sliced albacore tuna. Garnish with scallion, shiso leaves, ginger, and wasabi.
To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for a day.
I was wondering how you got that beautiful color on the tuna, and read on to find about the magical marinade! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us; such a quick and easy meal for busy days.
Hi Kimmi! It’s albacore tuna, so the original color of the sashimi is very light, like pink. Hehee I like the word “magical marinade”. With a bit of sesame oil, it’s really wonderful sauce. Thank you for your kind comment! Have a great weekend!
Hi Nami!
I have been reading your blog for a few months now and have made several of your dishes–they are always amazing! I just made this one tonight, and we LOVED it! Unfortunately our local market did not have shiso leaf or albacore tuna, but it was still fantastic! We love Japanese culture and food, and I am so thankful that you have shared your knowledge so that I can bring these dishes to my own table.
Aimee
Hi Aimee! I’m so happy you liked this recipe! Yay!! I know shiso can be quite hard to get depending on where you live… I used to live far from Japanese supermarkets and missed it in my cooking. I’m glad to hear you enjoy my blog, and thank you so much for following! xo 🙂
Made this tonight using the albacore tuna from your online sashimi store and it was so delicious! It showcased the high quality fish perfectly 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Hi Janice! So happy to hear your feedback, and thank you so much for writing! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this dish. Hope you enjoyed other orders. Thank you!!