Easy Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake (Using Canned Tuna!) Recipe
This Easy Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake combines the flavors of sushi in a convenient baked casserole format using canned tuna. Layered with seasoned sushi rice, a creamy and spicy tuna mixture, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of mayo and sriracha, it’s broiled to golden perfection and served with nori sheets for a fun and tasty twist on sushi at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients
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Rice and Seasoning
- 1.5 cups uncooked short-grain rice (or 4 cups / 800 g cooked short-grain rice)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Spicy Tuna Mixture
- 15.87 oz canned tuna in oil (or canned tuna in water or canned salmon, 3 x 5.29 oz / 150 g cans)
- 4–5 tbsp Japanese mayo (or regular mayo)
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings and Garnishes
- 4 medium avocado (ripe, peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2–3 tbsp Japanese mayo (or regular mayo) for drizzling
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha for drizzling
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil, for greasing the baking dish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp furikake (optional)
- 10 sheets nori (cut in half to make 20 sheets)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Evenly grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil or any neutral oil using a paper towel to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook the Rice: Cook short grain rice according to package instructions using a rice cooker or stovetop method until tender.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to broil at 500 degrees F to prepare for finishing the bake.
- Season the Rice: Transfer the hot cooked rice into a large bowl. Add the salt, sugar, and rice vinegar, then gently mix with a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Spread the seasoned rice evenly and compactly into the greased baking dish.
- Add Sesame Seeds and Furikake: Sprinkle sesame seeds and furikake evenly over the rice layer for added flavor and texture.
- Make the Spicy Tuna Mixture: Open the canned tuna and drain out as much liquid as possible by pressing it through a fine sieve with a fork. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with 4-5 tablespoons Japanese mayo, 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer Spicy Tuna: Spread the prepared spicy tuna mixture evenly over the rice layer in the baking dish.
- Add Avocado: Arrange thin slices of peeled ripe avocado evenly on top of the tuna layer.
- Drizzle Sauces: Generously drizzle additional Japanese mayo and sriracha sauce over the avocado layer for creaminess and heat.
- Broil the Sushi Bake: Place the baking dish on the top rack of the oven and broil for about 10 minutes, until the mayo and sriracha drizzle bubbles and turns golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top. Slice into 20 pieces using a wet knife to prevent sticking. Serve each portion scooped into a small sheet of nori and enjoy your easy sushi bake!
Notes
- You can cook the rice in a rice cooker for convenience or on the stovetop following package directions.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha and mayo in the spicy tuna mixture to your preferred spice level.
- Furikake and sesame seeds are optional but add authentic flavor and texture.
- Use a wet knife when slicing to get cleaner cuts and prevent sticking.
- The bake is best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture.
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