Step 1: Prepare the Crispy Rice
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice, coconut aminos, and sesame oil. Mix until the rice is evenly coated.
- Spread the rice mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Press it down firmly into a large, flat rectangle to ensure even crisping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-32 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even browning. The rice should be golden and crispy.
- Remove the crispy rice from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Pro Tip: For extra crispiness, leave the rice to cool for 10 minutes before handling it. It will harden slightly as it cools.
Step 2: Make the Tuna Salad
While the rice bakes, prepare the tuna salad. In a medium-sized bowl:
- Add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Use a fork to mix the ingredients together, breaking up the tuna into small chunks.
- For an added kick, mix in your favorite hot sauce.
Step 3: Prep the Bowl Ingredients
- Chop the cucumber, dice the avocado, and cook the edamame if it’s not pre-cooked.
- Gather the chopped seaweed sheets and scallions.
Step 4: Make the Sesame-Ginger Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, coconut aminos, ground ginger. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.
Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the chopped cucumber, diced avocado, cooked edamame, seaweed, and scallions evenly into two serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with a generous portion of the tuna salad.
- Add the crispy rice pieces on top for that irresistible crunch.
- Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the bowls. Add as much or as little as you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the medley of textures and flavors.