Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl - Food Wishes

I get a lot of requests from college students for fast, cheap, and easy recipes, and I can’t think of a more perfect offering than this Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl. Having said that, this is one of my favorite things to eat, and I’d enjoy it regularly even if it were slow, expensive, and hard to make.
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[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/278876/spicy-tuna-rice-bowl/

[@thegrandcricket]

It's called onigiri.

[@wehadababyitsaboyyy]

Heidi fleiss & speaking of tricks 😂😂😂

[@edberge]

Needs a handful of dry-roasted unsalted peanuts and a generous sprinkling of sesame seeds. Also garlic. Can also throw the peanuts in with the rice while it's cooking.

[@Sandra27HK]

That rice was a soggy mess. John shoulda used short grain rice if he wanted it sticky. NO: one doesnt need a heavy duty pan for boiling rice YES: one must wash and soak long grain rice for at least 30 minutes to maximize light, seperate, fluffy texture. My 2 cents. :)

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

@@Sandra27HK imao, you might've used pre-cooked stuff? I 've been going by his method and measurements for some 30 odd years, and know it for totally fool-proof! Try it with the basic jasmin thaï and it should turn out fine. Or maybe your stove never goes low enough, and you could need to cook it on medium, with a screen sheet underneath? Or you go by measurements as written on the packet? Your pb is puzzling...

[@mindom]

The best recipes are the ones you were short on time and ingredients, and come up with something delicious to eat. That is everyday life and this is an everyday recipe. Perfect for us non chefs. Thank you Chef John!

[@WhiteBoy-mq9nt]

For the love of god please wash your rice. Just do it.. its not starch its fuckin dust

[@evanoglesby9504]

@@WhiteBoy-mq9nt what you have is called OCD

[@we1rd92]

Additions that come to mind: - fried egg on top - avocado - wasabi mayo - toasted sesame seeds - nori leaves

[@Akkodha-]

MOA M o I added diced cucumber

[@rhythmdivine2]

little pieces of lemon or capres

[@gojewla]

Chocolate chips

[@capnjan9835]

@@gojewla Snort! Love it. I can see Chef John going into his utensil drawer to get out his ruler to smack your knuckles!!! Bad student!!

[@jeil5676]

Prime Rib Steak

[@JaqenHghar.]

I laughed so hard at you saying, "but since I'm moving a camera around I thought it would be great idea have tuna and olive oil all over my fingers"

[@SassyScrapper]

Growing up, my dad made Mexican rice and he never cleaned the rice and neither do I. When I was in the Army, a Dominican lady taught me how to make Arroz con Pollo and she was adamant that you clean the rice. Recently, a Vietnamese lady taught me to never rinse Jasmine rice, because it washes away the flavor. It amazes me how different everyone is and how they all think their way is the right way. I look forward to making this dish. Thanks for sharing.

[@gumjuicee6746]

I think cheap basic rice should be cleaned as it’s covered in all sorts, as well as pesticides ect

[@hamburger-fries]

I run an American Cafe in Japan. I'm going to try this and see how the locals like this dish, served cold.

[@kienlabindao1928]

why would you serve it cold?

[@foodwishes]

Nice! I assume I get some kind of cut?

[@BrunoHenrique-gi1wd]

post the results here please

[@kaypotter9097]

Kien Labindao it’ll be like sushi

[@RudyGGs]

@@kienlabindao1928 5:00

[@dsj100]

"and speaking of tricks" - you do not disappoint.

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

But only to us old enough to catch the reference.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Hahahahaha Heidi ‘tricks’ Fleiss......

[@Boudico]

Went old school on that one!

[@MRKUE]

Yeah I caught that Too!

[@MrEric622]

Lost it right there- could not stop laughing.

[@geyerkristina29]

" I paid for that starch and I want to eat all of it..." Looks fabulous

[@FEARSWTOR]

Sadly that line of thinking does not seem to fly well with law enforcement. "Officer, I paid for the whole speedometer and I'm gonna USE the whole speedometer!"

[@geyerkristina29]

@@FEARSWTOR 😂

[@almaraisashah]

".....and all the pesticides that come with it" lol.

[@akanksha7028]

@@FEARSWTOR awesome 😂

[@rossy3lo]

And all the dust that comes with it

[@OMGitsTerasu]

"You are the Gordon Ramsey of making your tuna bowl look fancy" Gordon - Its RAW!!!

[@cyberherbalist]

If Gordon thought that he would be wrong, lol. Canned tuna is definitely cooked and ready to eaten out of the can. But nice turn of phrase anyway!

[@jree78]

Raw tuna is awesome too, negitoro rice bowls and/or poke bowls are really good.

[@stevenwalker8177]

Downside: I cut my finger dicing bell pepper. Upside: I beat the timer and saved the world.

[@muggsylauer2683]

I cannot tell you how fulfilling it is to see one of the things I cook when I don't feel like cooking make it onto one of your videos!

[@rossy3lo]

Wow ure amazing, when I dont feel like cooking, I cook instant Indomie or boiled an egg or even better (lazier) yet I just sprinkle some beef floss over warm rice and eat.

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

@@rossy3lo What is beef floss?

[@berywildbrielle]

I’m a culinary student and I cannot go a day without watching one of your recipes. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@Kees1463]

I actually started making this dish even before the video ended....

[@annajoie700]

When I read this I thought it was going to say before the video started.. 🤔🤭

[@devinbxtr1]

Kees1463 me too haha

[@SipandFeast]

Definitely a great one for college kids. I love canned tuna for pasta also!

[@uglyposterboy]

Only college kids? 😂

[@SipandFeast]

@@uglyposterboy yes only them😅

[@uglyposterboy]

Sip and Feast to bad for the rest of us, because this was tasty 😂

[@rbettsx]

Al dente tagliatelle, warm but dry before dressing with lemony, quite acidic vinaigrette, tinned butter beans, tinned tuna, fresh sage finely chopped, Parmesan, generous black pepper. Lightly dressed so not oily, Served room temp. It will get me run off the block by any lurking Italians. All out of the store cupboard. Absolutely delicious.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I was trying to come up with a tuna pun... But it's a little fishy, so I canned it!

[@heykerryann]

Catch and release that pun

[@stevelogan5475]

@ Passion for food , I like it friend, i see you everywhere, we must have same liking of cooking shows, lol, God Bless

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

@@stevelogan5475 What can I say my friend clearly great minds think alike! 😁 Have a great day!

[@stevelogan5475]

@@@Passionforfoodrecipes yes sir they do, i'm irish & we are kinda known for our limiricks & puns, are you by chance irish ? Just curious friend, p.s., i am also teaching my 2 grand daughters to cook, ages 6 & 3, i screen everything before i allow them to view, & i appreciate the fact that you keep the puns family friendly, God Bless pal.

[@nottoday9182]

Hey, if you got a good joke, just pun with it! I mean run... damn auto-pun settings...

[@3rdcoastambit220]

Chef Jon!! "Speaking of tricks..." I burst out laughing at work and got lots of weird looks. Kudos good Sir!

[@Doublejeebus]

5:14 "...and speaking of tricks" HAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA

[@mississippiqueen2u]

I dam near died! I had to come find someone in the comment section who caught it too! Chef John has zero chill! 🤣

[@DesmoProfundis]

Not only is this a great meal to throw together super easily, but as a prepper, this dish incorporates many of the foods commonly stored away for a rainy day. I haven an a abundance of rice and tuna. I don't go out of my way to store jalapenos but being married to a Latina means we always have cans of chiles and jalapenos. Thanks for the idea, I will remember it just in case the days get rainy.

[@thegourmetgrandadandfamily]

Excellent cooking again and again and even again ...👍👍

[@kerpowski1]

Man, that looks delicious! I might be tempted to add a fried egg on top though.

[@LostInWotsoever]

I made this a few times (i add sesame seeds and or nuts on top like Cashew) and it's such a simple yet tasteful dish which is very healthy and very wholesome! Great idea, thanks x

[@ManSittinNext2DaMan]

5:10 "I mean, you are, after all, the Heidi Fleiss of your Spicy Tuna Rice. And speaking of tricks..." Chef John you, sir, are the Kendo of Innuendo.

[@Nikua13]

Loved the tricks referenced with Hedi!

[@AuroraRecepti]

All praise for your work 🌸❤️

[@hbelle14]

Can’t wait to try this out 🤤 my kids would love the sesame balls idea!

[@TheChikarina]

This was so yummy, I added also a bit of mayonnaise and used sushi rice. Also I didn't have spring onion and used celery instead which worked fine too. Tasted best after it rested for 24 hours and then got rolled into a nori leaf. Yummy. Thanks for the idea!

[@flowstatenata]

from someone who knows about rice fields, rinse your rice to wash off the dust like actual dirt dust, and soak for a few moments so the dead stuff floats to the top like that black thing

[@terriatca1]

Most rice in Canada and the U.S.A. is partially cooked and dusted with Vitamin D. I always wash my rice, besides dirt it gets rid of the excess starch that makes it gummy.

[@recoil53]

@@terriatca1 It's the parcooked stuff that's partially cooked. But people from rice eating cultures - the ones who buy it 50lbs at a time - do not buy it that way. Even regular grocery stores have uncooked rice.

[@terriatca1]

@@recoil53 I buy my rice in ethnic stores so I understand what you are saying. I don't like most grocery store ones, as I prefer sticky, cargo and black rice. You always wash them.

[@rossy3lo]

And only wash them 2-3x before cooking, DO NOT wash untill the water become crystal clear

[@miccellas4566]

I've been waiting to watch this all day. So worth it!

[@iboogie7878]

Yes! More recipes like this please. Love it! Thanks!

[@GailMarie1972]

I love to watch you enjoy your Master piece. I have saved this. Thank you Chef John.

[@givememore4free]

This looks like what I'm going to make for dinner. Thank you Chef John

[@alexgreen4831]

A fried egg over-easy on this would be so delicious.

[@andrewgelston6073]

I make some variation of this dish almost daily for lunch. Swap out the tuna for leftover meats such as chicken thighs and steak. Even put a fried egg on top and dash in some MSG. Thank you Chef John for a great dish!

[@doodahgurlie]

That's a great idea, Chef John! I can see adding sesame seeds or even better fukikake rice seasoning to the top before serving, too. I'd wash the rice to get the starch off so it's not as mushy. Maybe use some mayo in the dressing to give it a bit more richness and like someone mentioned tossing a fried egg on top....mmmm!

[@jenniferriveralondono4317]

I tried this recipe and it is amazing! So full of flavour and so easy!

[@fatfrog1485]

My bf is Korean and loves this stuff and I'm definitely making this for him when he comes back from deployment. Lucky for me you posted this video

[@tatianar.421]

Put up more like this, they are more to the way someone would actually cook, even though I have tried others, specially the desserts, and they are awesome

[@GolDreadLocks]

It looks soooo tasty, and easy to do! Thanks, it's perfect!

[@GageSmiff]

A man who was starving Went for a fish In the dead of a winter night. Though his chances were slim, his attitude rocked, And he trusted his gut was right. He sat on the lake For hours and hours, But nothing pulled on his pole. So he called it a day, Pulled the line from his ice hole- And made him a canned tuna rice bowl.

[@annajoie700]

Bravo!! 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@malikaalibdat7079]

Where did he get the tuna from then since he didn’t fish it? ;)

[@GageSmiff]

He settled for canned!!

[@malikaalibdat7079]

Gage Smith 😂 Great poem though, did you make it up on the spot?

[@GageSmiff]

R O always do! It keeps me sharp! Thank you!

[@Camarila]

You are making me so hungry all the time, chef John! This dish is fantastic!

[@suejohnson3972]

This looks absolutely delicious chef John 😋

[@MrPedelman]

This is amazing! Going to be a frequent go to for work lunches.

[@toryniemann5124]

“Speaking of tricks”. I just died.

[@janesuoth]

Love this!! Looks like something I can eat everyday

[@fredargenton8104]

thank you chef John! easy and quick recipe that I'm going to try very soon :)

[@hairylittlewombat]

My favorite quick and easy meal. It's bloody amazing! I have made a couple a very small variations for my taste (I am the Heidi Fleiss of my Spicy Tuna Rice) but basically I stick to Chef John's recipe. Thanks Chef John!

[@suziequzie]

Thanks Chef John - I need a good recipe for when I'm working late and want a good meal when I get home. I can double the ingredients and pack lunch for the next day.

[@richvanatte3947]

Thank you! This made an easy and wonderful lunch! In fact, I may make ahead the Tuna Bowl without the Rice today for an even easier lunch tomorrow.

[@demohunto3]

Tried this, and it was freaking delicious. Thank you!!!

[@just4me453]

Another winner and so easy! Yay! Thank you Chef John.

[@latifa2034]

I made this yesterday and it was so good and delicious! I’m usually not a fan of rice but i really liked it. Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@MathieuAlepin]

Quite good as your recipes always are! Thank you! I didn't have any red peppers, so I used two (branches or sprigs of?) asparagus. And I substituted the fresh jalapeño pepper with marinated jalapeño. Delicious! Be well and stay safe!

[@shellydagenais2158]

Thanks, just in time for Lent.

[@MrJamesBond2011]

Hey Chef John, I want to say that I've joined to become one of your newest members. Therefore, what should I expect as a member of this new community. Keep the work and videos up as they're both very entertaining and quite educational. So keep on going round the outside, round the outside, round the outside and the fork don't lie.

[@lisafenixx]

I love all of the little jokes you put in your vid, the "tuna and olive oil all over my fingers" comment made me laugh so much!! can't wait to try this!

[@stonebrow8898]

Even canned tuna is amazing. Yum.

[@heidiedelman6840]

This looks great! Thanks!! I always enjoy your videos!

[@normasanchez3467]

Yumiiiiii. I can’t wait for make this rice 😁👍

[@sbitar87]

I had all the ingredients in stock (short grain brown rice was cooked and ready to go in my fridge so I subbed that). I served it over a bed of greens with cucumber, avocado, and furikake on the top and it was a delicious healthy meal! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@mamagen7998]

a furrycake??

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Eliza... furikake. A kind of Japanese seasoning. Look it up.

[@carwabear5316]

Looks delicious! I can't wait to try it out!

[@terradisiena]

Your voice is always so heartwarming and welcoming.

[@sicunchen6621]

Tried this today and it was💣💣need more easy recipes like this!

[@jessicamcghee1221]

Well I know what I'm making for lunch tomorrow... And then leftover shepherds pie for supper, also made following one of your videos. Thanks for the inspiration chef John!

[@ymottspice]

I'm making this with wheat berries tomorrow, since I just cooked a whole pound of them tonight and I have 12 cans of tuna in the cupboard. Perfect timing, thanks!

[@foreignfilmfan]

This recipe was SOOOO GOOOD! (Even with low carb cauliflower rice). I can’t even imagine how good it would be with grain rice.

[@LadyMakayla]

I pretty much make this all the time! Rice is my comfort food and tuna is such good protein! Sometimes I use shredded chicken but it always comes out lovely. If you keep it sticky you can even wrap it in nori and make pseudo sushi bites!

[@espererai1]

Thank you so much chief John. I have been looking for a good substitute dish to fried rice.

[@chris999999999999]

This looks great. I'm adding the few things I need for it to the shopping list. Will be eating in lettuce leaves.

[@paulaan881]

I feel so blessed knowing that I found this channel😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 !!!! Keep it up.

[@stellygrillsnchills]

Great dish im always looking for another rice dish

[@lilykep]

I like recipes that I can make today with the stuff I already have in my kitchen.

[@pamhildreth4858]

Mary Sanchez, thank you so much for your help. I really appreciated it.

[@MarathonMann]

Such a simple yet great recipe, I've been making this consistently as lunch for 2 years now

[@adoudiyoussef5094]

I just love the way to make these videos! funny and helpful!!

[@harri6214]

I love all the ingredients. Will try this recipe. Thanks.

[@c2bienaime]

This is very delicious!! I love this recipe

[@julieenslow5915]

That is dinner tonight, thank you very much!! YUM!

[@sn00pryan]

i needed this last week when I had run out of everything

[@microsoft-pox]

I was racing the timer and cut off a thumb! Thanks for the great idea Chef John!

[@sabreenasubhan9658]

I love tuna and this will be a must try for me!!! Thanks Chef...

[@vidividivicious]

Thank you chef, I needed more recipes for this Lent

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Have you ever explored a local Asian international grocery? Many Buddhists have vegan holidays, and there are lot of inexpensive choices for vegan fish, beef, chicken and pork in their freezers. There's also seitan, tempeh and tofu... lentils, beans and grains. Tofurkey makes a good Italian sausage high in protein, and Field Roast makes a mild chicken and sage sausage. I usually recommend those last two for newbies. And there's also a good vegan chorizo on the market, including Trader Joe's own brand.

[@mattraino3274]

Heidi Fleiss - Spicy Tuna- how apropos. Our chef is not just brilliant at cooking- he’s quite the wit.

[@QuayHuongTran]

5:34 Rice ball or onigiri, Chef John.

[@noorazraq2245]

The0therChuck These donuts are great! Jelly-filled are my favorite! Nothing beats a jelly-filled donut!

[@dgwdgw]

Ah, 4KIDS. I'm having trouble finding pictures of onigiri rolled in sesame seeds. A Chinese dessert keeps coming up for "rice ball rolled in sesame seeds". :/

[@LaDivinaLover]

Anyone else wishing he was your best friend just so you could share delicious food everyday?

[@Sorairo08]

Best personality ever!!!! Love hearing each instruction, thanks for the receipe((:

[@espltd1000]

I remember your pot roast video made in that pot. I still use that recipe all the time.

[@thomashughes4859]

Made it in Mexico; used a red Poblano instead of bell pepper (IMHO tastes better), two red jalapeños, I had cider vinegar on hand, and we don't have lemons (except our cars - HAHA!!! real Mexicans would laugh at this, US Mexicans, that's a joke - we still tell them sur del Río Bravo, eh? Los quiro mucho), so I "ab"used a lime instead. I used Dolores in oil (3 tins), and Basmati rice (what I had in the pantry though could have gone to H.E.B., but nah ...) ... so this "first Friday of Lent, I'll tell you how it went"! :D Thanks Chef John! You have LOTS and LOTS of fans in Mexico in case you didn't know ...

[@rukia15chrno]

Thanks this will be my go to for Lent !

[@lifesawesomeful]

gonna make this for work tomorrow! thanks chef john!

[@ChaBarry]

I so have to make this chef !!!!

[@The_WriterVerse]

You just blew my mind. I’m going to make this for lunch, but fried because I prefer warm tuna. Thank youuuuu

[@donzagrant2407]

This dish seems like it would be great with a variety of different types of fish, salmon , màckeral, and my aunt use to make a salad version of this dish with dried cod fish that she soaked to remove the salt it was extremely delicious 😋. Thanks for the great recipe

[@MrBradleyPants]

I think you should get into meals people can make with food they've stocked up for a pandemic.

[@naguerea]

I have just taken delivery of 25Kg of oats

[@nullasalus3]

I had a packet of spicy tuna that had been lingering in the pantry, and since I’m social distancing at the moment, I’m trying to get creative with my pantry and fridge supplies. I didn’t have bell pepper or green onions, so I subbed in a small diced carrot and added a little onion powder to the marinade. I also used some leftover brown rice. I almost didn’t add the jalapeño because I was worried it would be too spicy for me, but it was pleasantly spicy even with some sambal oelek on top. It had a nice heat, but it was never overwhelming. I will definitely make this again and try the recipe more “out of the box.” It was comforting, tasty, and filling.

[@coolkitty1970]

Thank you Chef John for alk you do. You rock. We love your Fondant Potatoes, which we call “Fancy Potatoes”! Going to try this asap!!! Again, thank you!!!

[@johnfeaster1999]

I made this last night. I didn't have oil packed tuna so I added a little olive oil to the drained water packed tuna. I also used a 12 oz can of tuna, so more than called for. I cut my diced jalapeno peppers as shown in Chaplins Classics videos, seeds and all. Cooking the rice as described here left it perfectly done. It all mixed well and I like it. Really, it is nowhere near as spicy as you might think.

[@aishacabrera5109]

Bravo! Chef John another masterpiece!

[@richardferguson6893]

".....and speaking of tricks". I. AM. SCREAMING!!!!! Chef John levels up again.

[@Poopdahoop]

2:51 Im glad im not the only one who does this! :D

[@sharonstanley5054]

Thanks, John. Great idea/dish.