Description
A vibrant and nutrient-dense Hawaiian-inspired dish with tender ahi tuna marinated in umami, citrus, and spice. Ready in 5 minutes, this recipe balances freshness and flavor for a quick weekday meal or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
6 oz sashimi-grade ahi tuna
3 Tbsp soy sauce (swap with tamari for gluten-free/halal)
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 seedless cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
1 tsp sesame seeds
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Dice the ahi tuna into ¼-inch cubes.
Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
Add the tuna to the marinade and mix gently to coat.
Marinate for 15–30 minutes at room temperature.
Dice the cucumber into ¼-inch slices.
In a separate small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to create spicy mayo.
Serve the marinated tuna over sushi rice or brown rice, topped with cucumber slices and spicy mayo.
Notes
Marinate for 15–30 minutes for peak flavor.
Use fresh ginger for brighter flavor;
ground ginger is a substitute.
Swap soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free/dairy-free diets.
Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg