Spicy Sesame Tuna over Forbidden Rice
Spicy Sesame Tuna over Forbidden Rice
Ingredients
For the Forbidden Rice
- 1 cup black forbidden rice, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Sesame Tuna
- 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, mixed black and white
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Sesame-Ginger Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Cook the forbidden rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed black forbidden rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 40 min
- 2
Prepare the tuna coating: While the rice cooks, pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together the sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Add the tuna steaks to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Coat the tuna: Place the mixed sesame seeds in a separate shallow dish. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Sear the tuna: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. The sesame seeds should be golden brown and fragrant.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Assemble and serve: Divide the forbidden rice among 4 serving bowls. Slice the seared tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange over the rice. Drizzle generously with the sesame-ginger sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Sesame Tuna over Forbidden Rice
Ingredients
For the Forbidden Rice
- 1 cup black forbidden rice, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Sesame Tuna
- 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, mixed black and white
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Sesame-Ginger Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Cook the forbidden rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed black forbidden rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 40 min - 2
Prepare the tuna coating: While the rice cooks, pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together the sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Add the tuna steaks to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Coat the tuna: Place the mixed sesame seeds in a separate shallow dish. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Sear the tuna: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. The sesame seeds should be golden brown and fragrant.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Assemble and serve: Divide the forbidden rice among 4 serving bowls. Slice the seared tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange over the rice. Drizzle generously with the sesame-ginger sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min