Sesame tuna bowls are a delicious summertime meal

Name: Sesame tuna bowls are a delicious summertime meal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 2 unit fresh jalapenos; ½ cup shredded carrot; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce; ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 unit 6 oz saku block tuna; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce; 16 oz cooked white rice; 8 oz shelled edamame; 4 oz pickled ginger; 4 oz wakame seaweed salad; 2 tbsp scallions

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About this recipe

Chef Jason Silva from Trinity Brewhouse in Providence, Rhode Island, shares his recipe for sesame tuna bowls. It’s a light and tasty option perfect for warm summer weather.

This recipe is a take on a poke bowl, using sesame-seared tuna instead of raw. The tuna is seasoned simply with soy sauce (or tamari if gluten-free) and black and white sesame seeds. Prepare a simple jalapeno slaw with cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, cilantro, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and lime juice.

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To build the bowl, start with a bed of white rice and top with the seared tuna, jalapeno slaw, seaweed salad, pickled ginger and edamame. Silva recommends serving the bowl with volcano sauce or spicy mayo.

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Ingredients

Jalapeno Slaw

2 fresh jalapenos
½ cup shredded carrot
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 cup shredded green cabbage
2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
½ tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp lime juice

Sesame Seared Tuna

2 6 oz saku block tuna
1 tbsp white sesame seeds
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
1 tbsp tamari soy sauce

Sesame Tuna Bowl Assembly

16 oz cooked white rice
8 oz shelled edamame
4 oz pickled ginger
4 oz wakame seaweed salad
2 tbsp scallions

Directions

Jalapeno Slaw

Remove the seeds from the jalapenos and slice them into thin strips.
Combine jalapenos, shredded carrot, cilantro and cabbage in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and lime juice.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.
TIP: Chilling helps the flavors develop.

Sesame Seared Tuna

Pat the tuna dry with paper towels and coat both sides with the remaining soy sauce.
Mix the white and black sesame seeds together and press them onto all sides of the tuna.
Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet or stainless-steel pan.
Sear the tuna for 1 minute 30 seconds per side.
TIP: Avoid overcooking to keep the center tender.
Let the tuna cool for 3–5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Sesame Tuna Bowl Assembly

Divide the cooked white rice between serving bowls.
Arrange sliced sesame-seared tuna, jalapeno slaw, edamame, pickled ginger and wakame seaweed salad over the rice.
Garnish with scallions and serve.
TIP: Serve with volcano sauce or spicy mayo if desired.

Published: June 29, 2026

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