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Spicy Tuna Roll Ramen

April 7
Spicy Tuna Roll Ramen
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All the elements of a spicy tuna roll—tuna, avocado, nori crisp—melded into a rich ramen soup.

Sea meets the spice roll—Avocado whispers cool—Broth holds it all close

Ingredients

  • 4 portions dried ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese mayo (or regular mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 sheets nori, toasted and shredded
  • 4 cups dashi broth (or substitute light chicken broth)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix chopped tuna with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill until ready to use.
  2. Bring dashi broth to a simmer and season with rice vinegar, a pinch of salt, and black pepper if needed.
  3. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; drain well and divide among bowls.
  4. Ladle hot dashi broth over noodles.
  5. Top each bowl with spicy tuna mixture, diced avocado, shredded nori, and green onions.
  6. Garnish with cucumber ribbons, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, tobiko, wasabi drizzle, and extra sriracha as desired.

Perfect Pairings

Drink
Sake (Junmai Ginjo, chilled)
A chilled Junmai Ginjo sake, with its delicate aromatics and clean finish, complements the subtle flavors of sushi-grade tuna and the light dashi broth. Its elegance enhances the 'Spicy Tuna Roll' theme without overpowering the dish, making it a sophisticated pairing.
Music
Lofi hip hop

Topping Ideas

  • Cucumber Ribbons
    Use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin cucumber strips for crisp freshness.
  • Pickled Ginger
    Scatter for tangy, zesty contrast.
  • Sesame Seeds
    Sprinkle for nutty aroma and crunch.
  • Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
    Add for color and a salty pop.
  • Wasabi Drizzle
    Mix a little wasabi with water or mayo and drizzle over the bowl for heat.
  • Extra Sriracha
    Drizzle more for added spice if desired.