RECIPE / GENERAL

Tekone Sushi Marinated Tuna Rice Bowl

Name: Tekone Sushi Marinated Tuna Rice Bowl
Prep time: 37 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g sashimi grade raw tuna; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp cooking sake; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 700 g sushi rice; 3 leaves shiso perilla leaves; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 0 to taste sushi ginger; 2 tbsp kizami shredded nori seaweed

Indulge in this exquisite Tekone Sushi bowl featuring perfectly marinated sashimi-grade tuna over warm, seasoned sushi rice. A simple yet elegant dish, bursting with umami and fresh flavors, garnished with shiso, sesame, and pickled ginger for a delightful textural and taste experience.

PREP

37 min

COOK

5 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Chablis

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

sashimi grade raw tuna500 g
mirin1 msk
cooking sake1 msk
soy sauce3 msk
sushi rice700 g
shiso perilla leaves3 leaves
sesame seeds1 msk
sushi ginger0 to taste
kizami shredded nori seaweed2 msk

METHOD

01Mix the mirin, cooking sake, and the soy sauce in a small saucepan and put on medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. This will help cook off the alcohol and thicken the marinade. Allow the marinade to cool completely.
02Slice the tuna into small, bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the tuna and the cooled marinade. Allow to marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
03Prepare your sushi rice according to your preferred method.
04When the sushi rice is ready, place it into individual bowls. Top with the marinated tuna. Slice the shiso perilla leaves into thin strips, and then top the bowls with the leaves, the sesame seeds, and place the sushi ginger on the side. Optionally, you can also top with some kizami shredded nori seaweed. Feel free to slightly mix the ingredients all together before enjoying.

AI KITCHEN NOTES

For the ultimate experience, ensure your sashimi-grade tuna is of the highest quality and as fresh as possible. This is the star of your dish.
Achieving perfectly seasoned and slightly warm sushi rice is crucial. It provides a comforting counterpoint to the cool, marinated tuna. Avoid over-mixing the rice to maintain its texture.
Don't rush the marinade cooling process; a hot marinade can 'cook' the tuna before it's meant to be enjoyed. The 15-30 minute marinating time is ideal for flavor penetration without over-curing.
The shiso leaves, sesame seeds, and sushi ginger are not mere garnishes; they offer essential aromatic, nutty, and piquant notes that elevate the entire dish. Don't skip them!

PERFECT PAIRING

Chablis

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