Name: Portuguese Tuna Mosaic Rice Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Japanese Fusion
Ingredients: 3 oz canned Portuguese-style tuna (in olive oil), drained; 3 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced; 1 tsp soy sauce; ½ tsp sesame oil; 1 sheet nori seaweed, halved; 1 tsp black sesame seeds; 1 tsp white sesame seeds; For the Rice: 1 cup cooked short-grain rice or multigrain rice (purple rice blend recommended); 1 tbsp furikake seasoning; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

This vibrant Portuguese Tuna Mosaic Rice Bowl blends Mediterranean and Japanese influences in a visually striking dish featuring marinated tuna in a checkerboard mosaic, served over furikake-seasoned purple rice with a refreshing radish and cherry tomato salad. A stunning, high-protein seafood bowl perfect for fusion food lovers.

Ingredients

For the Tuna Mosaic:

3 oz canned Portuguese-style tuna (in olive oil), drained
3 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 sheet nori seaweed, halved
1 tsp black sesame seeds
1 tsp white sesame seeds
For the Rice:
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice or multigrain rice (purple rice blend recommended)
- 1 tbsp furikake seasoning
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
For the Salad:
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Tuna Mosaic:
Mix diced sushi-grade tuna with soy sauce and sesame oil. On a clean surface, arrange alternating cubes of sushi tuna and canned tuna in a checkerboard pattern. Press gently into a square or rectangle. Wrap the sides with halved nori sheet to hold the shape and sprinkle with both black and white sesame seeds.
Make the Rice Base:
While the rice is still warm, mix in furikake and rice vinegar. Spoon into serving bowls and create a shallow well in the center.
Toss the Salad:
In a bowl, combine sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, chopped herbs, olive oil, and rice vinegar or lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Let it sit briefly to meld flavors.
Assemble the Bowl:
Gently place the tuna mosaic in the center of the rice bowl. Add the salad mixture on the side. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or crispy shallots for texture, if desired.

Notes

Purple multigrain rice not only adds visual appeal but also extra nutrition.
For a spicier kick, drizzle with a touch of chili oil or serve with wasabi mayo.
Use a sushi mold or plastic wrap to help shape the mosaic cleanly if needed.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: No-Cook (with cooked rice)
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Japanese Fusion