Canned Tuna Donburi
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Canned Tuna Donburi, a cozy Japanese rice bowl brimming with umami goodness. Using pantry staples like canned tuna, soy sauce, and mirin, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes for a budget-friendly yet gourmet experience. Fluffy white rice serves as the perfect base, topped with warm, seasoned tuna balanced by layers of savory sesame oil, fresh green onion, and crispy nori strips. A garnish of toasted sesame seeds adds nuttiness, while optional pickled ginger brings a tangy contrast. Perfect for busy nights, this comforting donburi is a simple yet satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and Japanese-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna in water or oil (drained)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 Green onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Nori (seaweed sheet, cut into thin strips)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
Prepare 2 cups of cooked white rice and set aside in two separate serving bowls.
Drain one 5 oz can of tuna and place the tuna flakes in a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, stirring well to make the seasoning sauce.
Pour the seasoning sauce over the tuna and gently mix to evenly coat the tuna with the flavors.
Heat the seasoned tuna mixture in a microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, you can warm it in a small pan over low heat.
Spoon the warm, seasoned tuna mixture evenly over the two bowls of cooked rice.
Top each bowl with thinly sliced green onion, a few strips of nori, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Add pickled ginger on the side for an optional tangy flavor boost.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and easy Canned Tuna Donburi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2306 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
