Description
A quick and delicious baked sushi dish made with canned tuna, sushi rice, and savory sauces, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 can (12 oz) tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- Soy sauce for serving
- Wasabi and pickled ginger for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice with 2 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the drained tuna with mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chopped green onions.
- Spread the cooked sushi rice evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the tuna mixture over the rice and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated thoroughly and slightly golden on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with nori strips and additional soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Notes
For added crunch, top with panko breadcrumbs before baking. Customize with ingredients like avocado or bell peppers for variation.