Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake
Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 4. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by saltNpiipa on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $4.25 total, $1.06 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned Tuna (drained, preferably in water)
- 3 stalks Green Onions (separate whites and greens; whites for tuna mix, greens for garnish)
- 1/2 Cucumber (thinly sliced into rings)
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (uncooked; yields about 2 cups cooked, sticky texture)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (to flavor tuna mixture)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds (to add crunch and flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Futurkake (Japanese seasoning blend, optional if unavailable)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
Instructions
Cook Jasmine Rice
Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice until water runs clear, then cook with 1 1/2 cups water. Once boiled, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12‑15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: Boiling
Season and Pack Rice
Stir 1 tablespoon futurkake into the warm rice, then press the rice firmly into the bottom of a 9×13‑inch oven‑safe baking dish, creating an even layer.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Cucumber Rings
Thinly slice the half cucumber into rounds, then arrange them on the rice in a decorative flower pattern, leaving a small gap in the center.
Time: PT5M
Make Spicy Tuna Mixture
In a mixing bowl combine drained tuna, the white parts of the green onions (thinly sliced), 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp sriracha. Mix until evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Tuna Layer
Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the cucumber rings, covering the entire surface.
Time: PT5M
Add Final Garnishes
Drizzle an extra 1‑2 tsp mayonnaise and a splash of sriracha over the tuna, then sprinkle the remaining green onion greens, a pinch of futurkake, and a light dusting of sesame seeds.
Time: PT2M
Broil
Place the dish under the oven’s broiler on high for about 5 minutes, watching closely until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbling.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Broil
Rest and Serve
Remove from the oven, let the bake rest for 3 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 50g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, High‑Protein, Can be made gluten‑free with tamari
Allergens: Fish (tuna), Soy (soy sauce), Sesame, Eggs (mayonnaise)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








