The Recipe · No.985 · Ahi Tuna Bowl

Ahi Tuna Bowl, and where to source it

Ahi Tuna Bowl — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Ahi Tuna Bowl Hawaiian 5best2buy.com

Dress the ahi just before serving, not ahead. Cut it into clean half-inch cubes and fold in the soy-sesame dressing at the last minute; sit it too long and the soy cures and firms the surface, dulling that raw silky texture.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook0 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineHawaiian
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · fish · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Sashimi-grade ahi tuna
Raw-safe ahi from a trusted source; the whole bowl depends on its quality.
1 lb
Local / market
Short-grain rice
Steamed and cooled slightly; the warm-cool contrast with cold fish is the point.
2 cups uncooked
Local / market
Soy sauce
The dressing base with sesame oil; use a good Japanese soy.
3 tbsp
Source it →
Toasted sesame oil
A little goes far; it defines the poke aroma.
1 tbsp
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Green onion and sweet onion
Sliced thin, folded into the tuna the traditional Hawaiian way.
1/2 cup total
Local / market
Avocado and cucumber
Sliced for the bowl; the creamy and crisp counterpoints.
1 each
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Cook the riceSteam the rice and let it cool to just above room temperature.
  2. Cube the ahiCut the tuna into clean half-inch cubes with a sharp knife.
  3. DressFold the ahi with soy, sesame oil, green onion and sweet onion right before serving.
  4. Build the bowlSpoon rice into bowls and top with the dressed ahi, avocado and cucumber.
  5. FinishSprinkle sesame seeds and serve immediately.
The Toolkit

Rice cooker · Sharp knife · Mixing bowl

Straight Answers
Can you make Ahi Tuna Bowl in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Ahi Tuna Bowl? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Ahi Tuna Bowl ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Ahi Tuna Bowl gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Ahi Tuna Bowl vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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