Experience the harmonious blend of savory tuna and sticky natto atop a bed of rice in the popular bomb bowl! Drizzle with soy sauce and wasabi, then mix to unleash a symphony of flavors. Enhance the dish with your choice of toppings like pickled ginger or seaweed for an extra burst of umami.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 package natto (fermented soybeans)
• 100g tuna sashimi, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice chili pepper mix)
• 1 sheet of nori (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice: If using cold rice, warm it up in a microwave or steamer.
2. Assemble the bowl: Divide the rice evenly into one bowl.
3. Top with natto: Place the natto package in the bowl and open the plastic wrapping. Use the included chopsticks or a spoon to mix the natto and its sticky sauce thoroughly.
4. Arrange the tuna sashimi: Arrange the cut tuna sashimi on top of the natto.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle the sliced scallions over the tuna and natto.
6. Season: Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the entire bowl.
7. Add spice (optional): Sprinkle a pinch of shichimi togarashi over the bowl for a spicy kick.
8. Enjoy: If using nori, cut it into strips and place them on the side. Take a spoonful of rice, natto, and tuna sashimi, and wrap it with a strip of nori. Alternatively, savor each ingredient separately.

Tips

• For a creamier texture, add a teaspoon of mayonnaise to the natto.
• If you don’t have shichimi togarashi, substitute a pinch of red pepper flakes instead.
• Get creative with toppings! Try adding chopped avocado, cucumber, or pickled ginger.

Health and beauty benefits

Tuna and natto “bomb” bowl offers numerous health and beauty benefits. Natto is a fermented food rich in probiotics that improve gut health and boost the immune system. It also contains vitamin K2, which supports bone health. Tuna is high in protein and low in fat, and it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health and maintain healthy skin. Additionally, tuna contains B vitamins and iron, which aid in energy metabolism and help prevent anemia. The combination of these ingredients in Tuna and natto “bomb” bowl provides a well-balanced dish that supports overall beauty and health.