This Maguro Zuke Don Recipe is one of my favorites. It is easy to make and requires few ingredients. It is flavored with traditional Japanese seasonings. Tuna is marinated in dashi, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil and salt. This is then topped on white rice and finished with a green onion garnish. I also like to include a dollop of wasabi on the side of the bowl, as shown in the picture below.
You must get tuna sashimi for this recipe. Regular tuna may not be safe to eat raw.
In this recipe I demonstrate how to make the rice vinegar. However, you can purchase rice vinegar at the store. Purchasing rice vinegar at the store will make this recipe a little easier.
I like to use Japanese style rice for my Japanese recipes. I often use Kagayaki select grain rice found at Asian super markets. This recipe can be made with other types of rice, but I recommend Japanese style rice if available.
Instead of tuna, you can also use other types of fish in this recipe. I also like to use salmon, yellow tail, or red snapper (tai).
Sesame oil is optional in this recipe. I like to add it to the marinade because it smells good. But this recipe can be made without sesame oil.
Other websites also recommend adding sesame seeds. I also have used sesame seeds in this recipe and like to mix it into the rice. If you have sesame seeds, please try adding it to this dish. It is delicious.
Maguro Zuke Don Recipe (Marinated Tuna on Rice)
Raw, sushi grade tuna, topped on savory white rice, is one of my favorites. Maguro no zuke don (marinated tuna on rice) is easy to make and requires few ingredients. Marinated tuna is topped on white rice and finished with a green onion garnish.
