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Maguro and Avocado Rice Bowl - Zukedon

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Maguro Avocado Rice Bowl

Maguro and Avocado Rice Bowl

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Zukedon is a kind of rice bowls. Marinated sashimi are placed on steamed rice. This is a good way to eat sashimi.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups Japanese Rice
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 lb. fresh maguro (tuna)
  • 3 tbsps soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 4 leaves shiso Japanese basil (if available)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seed

Preparation:

Cook steamed rice. Slice fresh tuna into 1/4-inch thick pieces. (*Make sure to purchase fresh tuna from a certified store/dealer.) Mix wasabi and soy sauce and marinate tuna slices in the mixture. Peel avocado and cut into bite-size pieces. Cut shiso into thin strips. Serve steamed rice in a bowl and place marinated tuna slices and avocado on the top. Sprinkle shiso leaves and sesame seeds. Pour some soy sauce and wasabi mixture over the toppings before eating.

*Makes 4 servings

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