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Vegan Spicy 'Tuna' (Tomato Tuna)

September 8, 2021 By Lisa Kitahara 104 Comments

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Learn how to make Spicy Vegan Tomato Tuna that is just like the real deal! Perfect for rice bowls, poke bowls, sushi, ongiri, crispy rice and more.

We've been having the tomato tuna rice bowl on repeat since we last shared it and lately we've been using the leftovers to make spicy tuna! We usually just make a quick rice bowl or poke bowl but tried it with crispy rice and it's absolutely delicious.

Ingredients for Spicy Tomato Tuna (+Substitutions)

Tomato Tuna

  • 2-3 roma tomatoes (250-300g tomato flesh).
  • 2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon soy sauce (35ml)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon rice vinegar (6ml)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon mirin (22ml)*
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sake (22ml)*
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (15ml)
  • 2 teaspoon kombu dashi granules
  • 1 sheet of roasted nori  

Spicy Mayo

  • 2 tablespoon vegan kewpie mayonnaise (32g)*
  • 2-3 teaspoon sriracha, to taste (10g)*
  • ¾ teaspoon sesame oil (4ml)

How to Spicy Tomato 'Tuna'

  1. Prepare tomatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the top of the tomatoes and then place them into the boiling water for 45-60 seconds or until the skin starts to peel off. Rotate the tomatoes to ensure even cooking. Scoop the tomatoes out and place in a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel the tomatoes and then slice in half, and then in half again (making 4 segments). Remove the inner seeds and juices from the tomatoes. You should end with a total of 250-300g of tomato flesh. 
  2. Marinate: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sake, oil and kombu dashi granules to a shallow dish. Add the pieces of tomato and then tear roasted nori on top. Toss everything together, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight).
  3. Remove tomatoes from the refrigerator and then chop the tomatoes until it starts to look minced. Strain the tomatoes with a sieve to remove excess liquid. 
  4. Spicy Mayo: Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha and sesame oil in a bowl. Taste and adjust to desired flavour. Add the tomato tuna and mix to combine. Serve as desired and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

  • Donburi Rice Bowl: Add over a bed of fresh rice for a spicy tuna bowl!
  • Sushi / Maki Sushi: Use in maki sushi or hand rolls.
  • Crispy Rice: Make some crispy rice and top it off with the spicy tomato tuna.

For the crispy rice

  1. To make the crispy rice, take 1 cup of cooked (200g) sushi short grain rice and mix with 1 ½ tablespoon of sushi vinegar. To make a quick sushi vinegar, stir 2 tablespoon of rice vinegar + 3 ½ teaspoon sugar and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Use 1 ½ tablespoon of this mixture to replace.
  2. Add the rice to a container and press to mold. Cover and refrigerate until cooled and hardened. Once cooled, remove from container and cut into desired pieces. Heat a pan over medium heat with some oil. Add the pieces of rice and cook each side until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). You can also air fry these by brushing them with some oil and air frying at 400 F for 12 minutes, flipping half way through.
  3. Top with the spicy tomato tuna with some sesame seeds and scallions and enjoy!

More Vegan Seafood to Try!

  • Eggplant Unagi Donburi
  • Vegan Tofu Fish Fillet
  • Vegan Teriyaki 'Salmon'
  • Tomato Tuna Donburi Rice Bowl
  • Oyster Mushroom Kaki Fry
  • Vegan Chili Shrimps

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Vegan Spicy 'Tuna' (Tomato Tuna)


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Learn how to make Spicy Vegan Tomato Tuna that is just like the real deal! Perfect for rice bowls, poke bowls, sushi, ongiri, crispy rice and more. 


Ingredients

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Tomato Tuna

  • 2-3 roma tomatoes (250-300g tomato flesh).
  • 2 tbsp + 1 teaspoon soy sauce (35ml)
  • 1 ½ tsp rice vinegar (6ml)
  • 1 ½ tbsp mirin (22ml)*
  • 1 ½ tbsp sake (22ml)*
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (15ml)
  • 2 tsp kombu dashi granules
  • 1 sheet of roasted nori

Spicy Mayo

  • 2 tbsp vegan kewpie mayonnaise (32g)*
  • 2-3 teaspoon sriracha, to taste (10g)*
  • ¾ tsp sesame oil (4ml)

Instructions

  1. Prepare tomatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the top of the tomatoes and then place them into the boiling water for 45-60 seconds or until the skin starts to peel off. Rotate the tomatoes to ensure even cooking. Scoop the tomatoes out and place in a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel the tomatoes and then slice in half, and then in half again (making 4 segments). Remove the inner seeds and juices from the tomatoes. You should end with a total of 250-300g of tomato flesh. 
  2. Marinate: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sake, oil and kombu dashi granules to a shallow dish. Add the pieces of tomato and then tear roasted nori on top. Toss everything together, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight).
  3. Remove tomatoes from the refrigerator and then chop the tomatoes until it starts to look minced. Strain the tomatoes with a sieve to remove excess liquid. 
  4. Spicy Mayo: Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha and sesame oil in a bowl. Taste and adjust to desired flavour. Add the tomato tuna and mix to combine. Serve as desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Mirin and sake can be omitted but please note the flavour will be slightly different. Add ½ teaspoon of sugar. 
  • **Substitute regular vegan mayonnaise
  • ***You can use any chili sauce of choice such as sriracha, sambal oelek or chili bean paste. 
  • *Prep time does not include marinating time
  • Helpful Equipment: 
  • Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: entree
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: vegan, japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: vegan tuna, spicy tuna, tomato tuna

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  1. Alexandra

    September 09, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    So good! I’ve avoided trying the faux tuna tomato for so long but no longer. My husband also loved it.

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  2. Nina

    September 10, 2021 at 12:03 am

    This recipe is so amazing I never thought I'd stop missing fish but since I found this blog I'm a pure bundle of guilt-less joy ❤️❤️

    ★★★★★

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  3. JoyLoveEat

    September 10, 2021 at 2:55 am

    Lisa is what I call a vegan genius. This recipe is ridiculously bomb. Love the flavors and textures. Thanks again for sharing your recipes!!!

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  4. Isabella Afanasieff

    September 10, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Insanely good. I’m hooked. This is must try!

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  5. Yvie

    September 10, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    Yummmmm! I made this already knowing it was going to be amazing!!! I also made a sushi roll with some of the ‘tuna’ and it came out sooo delicious!

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  6. Rachel M

    September 11, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    This was an amazing recipe! I loved using it for both a sushi roll and to top crispy rice

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  7. Pilar Jacobs

    September 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    As soon as I saw the video I wanted to replicate the dish, I did and I LOVE IT! So easy and delicious. My husband said it was 5 stars restaurant food! 🧡

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  8. jaki

    September 12, 2021 at 3:05 am

    this was delicious! definitely will be making this again 🙂

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  9. Colleen Rocap

    September 12, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    WHOA! This is so good!!! The tomato tuna on the menu at my local high-end vegan sushi spot doesn't even come close to this. If you're on the fence about it, just make it!

    A few small things I did differently... I chopped the tuna before marinating (idk why, just did lol) and used mashed avocado because I didn't have mayo - still perfect that way!

    Thank you for another amazing recipe, Lisa! <3

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  10. Phuong

    September 12, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Amazing recipe, definitely one of the best sushi I’ve had and it was made at home! I don’t like tomatoes but I love this recipe! I used canned tomatoes for convenience and it still turned out great! Highly recommend for any sushi lovers out there. 10/10 will make again and saved to make later!

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  11. Isabel

    September 12, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    Mind blowing 10/10 highly reccomend !
    Vegan and non vegan approved👍👍👍

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  12. Leang

    September 13, 2021 at 11:58 am

    This recipe was amazing. I didn’t have any tomato’s but the recipe still turned out great.

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    • Bassey Ikpi

      November 14, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      You made it without the main ingredient? What did you use in place of tomatoes?

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  13. Danielle

    September 13, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    Absolutely LOVED this recipe. My husband and parents thought it was real tuna until I told them it was tomato. The marinade for the tomato really gives it a nice savory flavor.

    I made extra Spicy Mayo because I didn't think it was going to be enough but I was wrong, you definitely don't need. a lot to completely cover the tuna mixture. I also ended up putting some jalapeño slices on top to give it another little bite! Definitely will be making this again.

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  14. Maddi

    September 13, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Absolutely incredible! I am not vegan, but her recipes intrigue me & this has been one of my favorites! It was easy to make + the textures & flavors were 11/10. Will definitely be making this again 100 times over!

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  15. Danielle

    September 13, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Absolutely LOVED this recipe. My husband and parents thought it was real tuna until I told them it was tomato. The marinade for the tomato really gives it a nice savory flavor.

    I made extra Spicy Mayo because I didn’t think it was going to be enough but I was wrong, you definitely don’t need. a lot to completely cover the tuna mixture. I also ended up putting some jalapeño slices on top to give it another little bite! Definitely will be making this again.

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  16. Amanda

    September 13, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    I'm blown away at how quick and easy this recipe was! I'm new to vegan and texture has been really significant in my journey. The tomatoes did not disappoint. I love that Lisa puts so much thought and care into all her recipes. Details like crisping the rice or marinating the tomatoes made all the difference.
    This is the first recipe I've tried from Lisa and I can't wait to try more! Thanks for such cool and fun recipes!

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  17. Mario

    September 13, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    This was super easy to make, & very tasty! I put in a Poke Bowl and it was amazing !

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  18. Isabela

    September 13, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    This was soooo good, I was craving sashimi & this didn't disappoint. The texture definitely isn't the same but it doesn't taste like tomatoes at all. The flavors & overall experience with the rice gave me exactly what I wanted & I'm absolutely going to make this again

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  19. Dana

    September 14, 2021 at 10:04 am

    So tasty and Super easy! Loved every bit and so did my step-mother, even ate her last one when normally she throws in the towel with an “I’m full”
    Definitely worth a try!

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  20. Genevieve

    September 14, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    I’ve been eyeing this recipe for a hot minute and finally decided to give it a go two nights ago. I subbed the soy sauce for coconut aminos since I personally cannot handle too much saltiness (although I did add a dash of braggs for a hint of that flavor). After marinating for about 5 hours, I assembled and inhaled these pretty much immediately (along with my fish eating partner who was floored). I almost CRIED from how amazing it was. Legitimately almost happy cried. I constantly crave sushi, specifically spicy tuna but have had a hard time finding a vegan version. There is so much you can do this with recipe, so I’m excited to experiment. I went out the very next day and bought 2lbs of Roma tomatoes; spent an entire hour prepping them last night so I can have a sushi feast tonight and soak up more of that amazing flavor overnight. Anyway, this recipe is straight up LIFE CHANGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. Jilli

    September 14, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    This was a unique, delicious recipe with amazing depth of flavor. I will definitely be making again!

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  22. Morgan

    September 15, 2021 at 11:18 am

    This was the best vegan tuna I’ve ever had!! Will be making at my next dinner party 🙂

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  23. A.L. Garner

    September 15, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    This was INCREDIBLE! Crispy rice is my new favorite thing and, as a vegan, this fulfilled all my tuna needs without the tuna ❤️ Try this recipe and I assure you everyone in the family will love it. It wasn’t difficult, the instructions were so clear I was able to accomplish a less pretty but incredibly tasty version of this. Love love love

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  24. Chiakit

    September 15, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    I missed real Spicy Tuna Rolls but with this recipe never again! Tomatoes tastes much better than actual tuna, and healthier for sure!

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  25. Fiona

    September 16, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    I mixed this with sriracha kewpie and served it with seaweed and avocado. 10/10. Can't wait to eat it again!

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  26. Teni

    September 16, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    This was very easy to follow and make and OMG the taste?? I couldn’t believe how much it tastes like “real” spicy tuna on rice! Will definitely make again!!

    ★★★★★

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  27. Pepper

    September 16, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    I love this recipe! And texture and flavor is so good. I used chik-filet sauce instead of sracha sauce. And it’s so goooood

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  28. Caitlin Tobey

    September 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    Fantastic recipe! Very easy to make and super flavorful!!

    ★★★★★

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  29. Sydney B

    September 17, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    So delicious! It was the perfect meal to satisfy a sushi craving! I made it for myself and my fiancé (who is a chef and a big meat eater). He is very hard to impress when it comes to food and he LOVED it! It was simple enough to make and totally worth it. Looking forward to making different things with this spicy ‘tuna’

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  30. Matilda

    September 17, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    I used this recipe for my wrap today and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely something i'll make again!

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  31. Matilda

    September 18, 2021 at 7:11 am

    I used this recipe for the 'tuna' i put in my wrap yesterday and it was absolutely delicious! Will definitely make more.

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  32. Krys

    September 18, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    Looks like I'm joining the 5-star rave party because this recipe is easy & delicious! I prepped the tomatoes (used ones from the garden, similar to Campari) just after lunch and had them over white rice. Amazing. My meat-loving partner loved it as well and didn't complain about being hungry later in the night (which is usually how I can tell he wasn't satisfied with the plant-based meal I made, lol).

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  33. Valerie @foodiewithoutborders

    September 19, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    This was an absolute flavour bomb, loved loved loved it!! Didn't miss the tuna at all. The siracha mayo sauce was so simple and tasty!

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  34. Rae

    September 19, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    Just made this and its so good! Thank you for the recipe, I am very glad I found you on tiktok!

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  35. Ros

    September 19, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    We LOVED this recipe! My fussy dad practically ate the entire plate! We made crispy rice for it and it worked so well! definitely worth trying ☺️

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  36. Truitt Jeter

    September 19, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    Like everyone else, you’ll find this was a superb recipe! So satisfying. I didn’t have kewpie mayo, so I added a squeeze of lime juice. Overall exceptionally satisfactory and delicious. Will be making again 🙂

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  37. Dabie

    September 20, 2021 at 2:08 am

    This recipe was so delicious, quick, and simple to follow. Not to mention, affordable! Took me less than 10 minutes to inhale the entire dish, and I was sad when I realized there were no more bites left. Definitely will be making it again.

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  38. Stephanie Wisse

    September 20, 2021 at 10:26 am

    This was such a fun recipe and tastes amazing. I’ve been struggling in Melbourne lockdown for what feels like forever but trying new recipes from Okonomi Kitchen has helped me stay somewhat sane 😉 thank you x

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  39. Ariane

    September 20, 2021 at 11:19 am

    so, so good!
    will definitely make it again and can’t wait to try more of your recipes!! thank you

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  40. Yukari Peerless

    September 20, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Really yummy, easy to make - definitely making this again! Thank you!!

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  41. Elissa Eseman

    September 20, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    The spicy "tuna" is amazing. I will be making this weekly and adding it in "poke" bowls!

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  42. Elissa Eseman

    September 21, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    This spicy 'tuna' is EVERYTHING! I'm obsessed and will make it to put in poke bowls. LOVE!

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  43. Alex

    September 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Lisa has done it once again! This woman deserves a Nobel peace price. Before I went vegan, I would get a spicy mayo shrimp sushi bowl from one of the restaurants on my campus every Friday. I never thought I'd get to taste the incredible-ness that is spicy mayo seafood again. I was wrong!! I made sushi bowls with this spicy tomato tuna, avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, and furikake, and it was transcendental. Lisa hits it out of the park every single time!

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  44. Amy

    September 21, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    I could not tell the difference between this and spicy tuna. It was perfect. The crispy rice was the perfect thing to pair it with as well. Will definitely be making this again. The recipe is really not as hard as it looks- the only thing is getting all the ingredients. I subbed regular vegan mayo and added some things to make it more kewpie-y.

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  45. Aislinn Cunningham

    September 22, 2021 at 3:11 am

    This was so good! Even with slightly sad tomatoes, it was fire. I love all of your recipes!

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  46. Amy

    September 22, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Super good and very easy to prepare. Be mindful however that depending on the type of dashi granules you buy it may have fish products in it (bonito is dried fish) which would no longer make it vegan.
    I made the recipe without the dashi granules and it was still really tastey.

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  47. Bianca

    September 23, 2021 at 8:51 am

    So delicious, will def make again!!! 🍣

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  48. Kory Feltz

    September 23, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    This delightful treat will blow your mind! There is no way to tell the difference between real tuna and this. It is a refreshing and clean bite of heaven. I will definitely be making this a few times a month. I marinated the tomatoes for two days instead of one by accident and it still turned out perfect. The rice was also in the fridge for two days and it grilled just fine. So damn good! Perfect crowd pleaser as an app too. Yum!!

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  49. Julie

    September 23, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    This recipe was super super yummy !! I really never liked the taste nor the texture of raw fish so I was a bit scared to try this but i’m so glad I did ! It was absolutely delicious even my non vegan family enjoyed this recipe a lot ! And my sister who loves raw fish really really enjoyed this so that says a lot !! Super easy to make aswell, I did omit the sake as I had none on hand but I just replaced it with more mirin and it still turned out delicious. Anyways super happy that I tried this recipe ! I would definitely recommend everyone to make it ! (:

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  50. Josh Yalon

    September 24, 2021 at 1:51 am

    Spicy Tomato > Spicy Tuna

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  51. Venezio Terranova

    September 24, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    This recipe was so yummy! It was very easy to make and the texture and flavor is really nice! Anyone who hasn't tried it yet should definitely give it a try!

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  52. Farah Jayos

    September 26, 2021 at 1:20 am

    I always like trying plant based versions of food and this did not disappoint. Love that it’s so easy to make too 😍

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  53. Paula

    September 27, 2021 at 3:32 am

    This recipe is absolutely delicious and very easy to make, had so much fun making it and can’t wait to try again and make it even better than the first time. Can’t wait to try more from here . Japanese is my fave food and having vegan options is unreal. So amazing my fave ig page to check out daily 💜💜

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  54. Olivia Vining

    September 27, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    ok this everyone has to try. the tomato tasted exactly like tuna and the crispyness of the rice.... make this for your friends and they will be so impressed !!

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  55. Saya

    September 27, 2021 at 7:32 pm

    This recipe is absolutely amazing! I love tomatoes and I loved tuna so this is honestly one of the best things that has happened to me ever since I went vegan. Even my non-vegan friends want to try this because of how easy, yummy and less expensive it is! Must try 🤍

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  56. Laurianne

    September 28, 2021 at 7:31 am

    Made this with the crispy rice and it was bomb! Even my boyfriend who is a picky eater loved it. The recipe is easy to follow as well - will definitely prepare it again(:

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  57. Kim

    October 01, 2021 at 6:22 am

    We always have tomatoes at home so I had to try this recipe. I didn't use Roma tomatoes but the result was still great. My partner is not a fan of raw fish but he really enjoyed this recipe. He loved the crispy rice part while I enjoy the tuna with a little sheet of seaweed with rice for a quick bite 🙂

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  58. Yoori Shen

    October 01, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    My husband who is not a vegetarian was amazed when he tried it! It is so flavourful and absolutely tasty! Like Lisa’s other recipes, it’s easy to follow and fun to make them!

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  59. Krysten

    October 02, 2021 at 2:23 am

    I did a mix of two recipes this one and the miso talki eggplant and tofu but without the eggplant. Both recipes are absolutely delicious and easy to follow. I’ve been slowly going meatless and these recipes leave me full and satisfied! I haven’t come across a recipe I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed!

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  60. Mariam

    October 02, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    Can’t believe how tasty this was! Even hubby was impressed

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  61. Yoori Shen

    October 03, 2021 at 12:37 am

    It’s so delicious! It’s one of my husband’s favourite dish and he is not a vegetarian;) I also made it like a sushi wrapped with seaweed around the rice (like chopped scallop sushi) without pan fried rice, and was really good too!

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  62. Jackie

    October 03, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    this is the best thing i’ve ever made. I added some avocado below the tuna and am obsessed. making it again asap!!

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  63. Sharon

    October 05, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    I added some avocado between the rice and spicy "tuna", and these were SOOO GOOOD! I would say this recipe is easy, delicious and perfect for a bite or for dinner, definitely recommend!

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  64. Kim

    October 05, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    My boyfriend and I loved this recipe! He doesn't like raw fish and I can't have it- so this recipe was perfect. We always have tomatoes at home, so I gave it a try. The instructions are very easy to follow. (I didn't use roma tomatoes but it came out great still.) My boyfriend prefers the version with crispy rice, I love it with rice wrapped in a piece of seaweed <3

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  65. Sara McCarthy

    October 06, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    SO GOOD! Even my 9 year old asks for it…every week.

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  66. Stefanie Bartholomäus

    October 09, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    I used premade vegan sriracha mayo which worked well!

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  67. Grace

    October 10, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    So good I had to make it twice! The first time I marinated the tomatoes for five hours and the second time, I marinated overnight. Even with a five hour marination, it was so good and flavorful and such a good tuna replacement. Highly recommend and will make this over and over again.

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  68. Jade

    October 10, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    Really fantastic recipe, amazing flavour and texture is really excellent!

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  69. Michelle

    October 11, 2021 at 11:16 am

    As I am writing this comment, I am in the process of making this recipe for the second time and this time, I tripled the recipe so I can bring it to work and have everyone try it. This recipe SLAPS! I couldn’t believe how good it was. 10/10!!!

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  70. ariana

    October 13, 2021 at 12:58 am

    So good!!! I’ve made it twice now! The second time a much bigger batch 🙂

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  71. sydney

    October 13, 2021 at 2:01 am

    the recipe was so good! my first time having crispy rice and I used lisa's kewpie mayo recipe as well! gave it to my non-vegan friend and he really liked it 🙂 <3

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  72. Kaleigh Basso

    October 16, 2021 at 3:46 am

    Words cannot explain how good this is!! I always struggle a little bit with the texture of spicy tuna, but the texture of the tomatoes was sooo much better. I made it with the crispy rice and then i doubled the recipe and made it for my sushi bowl. So so so delicious, plus no tuna smell.

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  73. Kaleigh

    October 16, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    This recipe is SO. GOOD. I’m not the biggest fan of the texture of spicy tuna but i still love the flavor of it and this spicy toma recipe hit the spot. I made it with the crispy rice and then doubled the recipe again to put on sushi bowls. It’s my current food hyperfixation 😂

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  74. Sydney

    October 18, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    LOOOVE THIS. tuna sashimi was my absolute favorite before I went vegan, and this hits every mark! the texture of the tomatoes is perfect, and the marinade gives it such a nice umami flavor, I've been using the marinade for other things in my meals as well lately and it's just so good 🤭

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  75. Cam

    October 21, 2021 at 10:05 am

    All your recipes are amazing, so no surprise this turned out amazing also. Thank you!!

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  76. Sara

    October 22, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    This was jaw-dropping good. I felt like I was eating an appetizer from a five star restaurant.

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  77. Marina

    October 23, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    YUM! This was perfect for me and my partner because I’m veggie and he doesn’t like raw fish! Peeling the boiled tomatoes was oddly satisfying as well!

    ★★★★★

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  78. Oana

    October 26, 2021 at 11:03 am

    Guys this recipe is really hitting the nail in the head. I want to make it for lunch & dinner, make it for all family and friends and for the gatherings we have. I want everyone to know that you can eat amazing sushi without the seafood & fish.

    If you have doubts, don't. RUN to make this recipe!

    Delicious plant-based sustainable goodness🌏🌱🍣💚

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  79. Sara Eslami

    October 27, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    This recipe is SO bomb, I was in shock how much I loved this. I omitted the sake and replaced the dashi granules for bonito flakes (I’m not vegan and it’s all I had) and this recipe turned out sooooo yummy. Even my kiddos loved it 😍😍.

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  80. Marissa

    October 30, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    This was the first time I had used tomatoes as any type of substitute and was hesitant it was possible, but honestly so impressed by how it turned out. My vegetarian boyfriend said it was such a good substitute for the real deal which he had been missing. As someone who still eats meat every once in awhile it definitely satisfied the sushi craving. Will 100% make it again. Thanks so much for doing all the hard work so we could enjoy !

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  81. Miriam

    November 02, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Everyone should try this one. It was a hugging for my tongue. Loved it! And it is super simple to made and a total comfort food for me. Thank you Lisa!

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  82. Danielle

    November 03, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Genuinely one of the BEST vegan recipes I’ve ever tried since going vegan. Never thought I’d be able to have spicy tuna again (it’s my literal fav) and this was SPOT on. Highly highly recommend making this plus the spicy kewpie mayo! Made this two days in a row because I was blown away by the taste. 1000000/10.

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  83. Shari

    November 04, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    I didn’t have kombu but substituted with dulse flakes and it was still pretty awesome. Great recipe and will make again and again 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  84. Juley

    November 07, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Great recipe! Followed it to a T. I can’t believe it’s vegan. A perfect substitution for fresh sushi.

    ★★★★★

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  85. Sofia

    November 09, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    Great recipe, everyone loved it (even the non-vegans!)! It’s easy to make and the taste is spot on. Lisa’s fish substitutes are always the best!

    ★★★★★

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  86. Molly

    November 10, 2021 at 3:12 am

    So delicious and sooo much more simple and easy than anticipated. I’ve never had real tuna, so I can’t say how it compares. But the nori definitely resulted in a fishy flavor, and it was a lovely texture.
    I served it in a poke bowl with seaweed salad, avocado, pickled radish, cucumber, fresh jalapeño, and green onion and it was super clean and delicious.

    Thank you for a delicious recipe!

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  87. Jack

    November 23, 2021 at 1:03 am

    I have yet to make a recipe from Lisa that disappoints. The marinated tomato + spicy mayo truly does mimic the texture and flavors of spicy tuna, and the crispy rice brings it all home. Really delicious.

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  88. Nadia Skorupski

    December 25, 2021 at 5:24 am

    So simple and hits hard! Really delicious and a great way to add a vegan option to sushi night ☺️🍣

    ★★★★★

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  89. Kelsey

    January 01, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    Made this as a NYE recipe with crispy rice and it was AMAZING. Will absolutely make again!!

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  90. A Lewis

    January 18, 2022 at 3:31 am

    This has been on my “to do” list for a while. It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I’m so happy I saw your video, and followed through to make it!

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  91. Niva

    January 21, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    Tastes absolutely amazing! This is definitely becoming a staple in my household! <3

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  92. Victoria

    January 28, 2022 at 11:34 am

    Absolutely LOVED this! Will make it lots more.. used regular vegan mayo as i didnt have kewpie but will try it next time! Yum yum! Easy to prepare too as long as you just get the ingredients!

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  93. Diane Spero

    February 02, 2022 at 12:59 am

    Made this and it tastes like something you’d get at a high end restaurant. The flavors were lovely. I’ll definitely try more of your recipes this one was wonderful.

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  94. Arya

    February 15, 2022 at 10:46 am

    Made this last night for sushi rolls and am a massive fan - can’t wait to make a bigger batch! It’s so flavourful and the texture is very convincing too - even my non-vegan friend was sold on it!

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  95. Sydney

    February 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    literally so good- i made this three (ish?) days ago and i am making it again today 🙂 i did not have mirin, sake, or kombu dashi granules- and it was still beyond delicious. so don’t fret if you don’t have all the ingredients, it’s so good regardless. also i just used olive oil as my neutral oil and only let it marinate for 1 hour (foresight is not my strength)

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  96. Meaghan

    February 26, 2022 at 2:20 am

    SO DELICIOUS! Really well thought out and so easy to follow. A great alternative if you’re not looking to eat fish. I’m not a tomato person so I was nervous, but the way the tomatoes are prepared… magic!

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  97. B

    March 02, 2022 at 6:36 am

    Really good recipe, been using this spicy tuna for poke bowl and sushi and first time to try with crispy rice!

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  98. Mio

    March 03, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    SOOOOOO good!!! All the stars for Lisa!!! I made my own vegan mayonnaise (soy milk, ACV, flaxseed oil, salt) which was soooo good with the sriracha and sesame oil. I agree with the comments that it looks like spicy tuna but the texture is not tuna, but it really is just absolutely delicious as its own dish!!! ありがとう for taking the time to create this bomb recipeeee 😀

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  99. plantbasedloverss

    March 13, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    I was never the biggest fan of spicy tuna before going vegan, but let me tell you this recipe converted me into a massive fan! I did not make the crispy rice and instead served it over regular sushi rice as well as in a wrapped up sushi roll and both were insanely delicious! My partner was obsessed with spicy tuna rolls before we went vegan and he said he even liked this version better!!! That was a major win in my book. Lisa’s recipes make it so fun and easy to experiment in the kitchen. I can’t wait to try out another!

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  100. Russell Kato

    March 20, 2022 at 2:58 am

    This dish is delicious! My girlfriend is vegan and I am not so we try and find dishes that we both can enjoy. I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this since I love fish, but surprisingly the combination of ingredients was such a great substitute. From marinating the tomato with seaweed, to the vegan spicy mayo, every choice in the dish was a good one. This was my first dish I have cooked and eaten, created by Lisa, but it definitely won't be my last! Look forward to trying the other dishes.

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  101. Carolyn

    June 23, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    So impressed! For anyone who's tried Planta sushi before- this totally reminds me of that. It's totally delicious and so much 1) easier to find and 2) affordable than alternative vegan sashimi on the market!

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  102. Sara Davis

    August 03, 2022 at 12:32 am

    I made this tonight and it was out of this world delicious! Thank you, Lisa! My only issue was that my tomatoes congealed a bit and I had to drain the excess before adding the spicy mayo concoction-- I am chalking that up to user error and not creator error.

    In a slightly hypothetical situation where one would want to make double or triple this recipe and possibly eat it over a few days, how long would the tomatoes in marinade last in the fridge do you think? Asking for a friend. 🙂

    Thank you again for creating this epic recipe I can't wait to try more from your site!

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  103. Denise

    October 17, 2022 at 1:10 am

    Oh my goodness. Have been vegan for many years and I missed sushi so much. I stumbled upon this recipe thanks to Google and decided to try it as it had all positive reviews. I am NOT a tomato fan (unless it's ketchup or salsa, just can't stand tomatoes on burgers or things like that) but this turned out AMAZING! Could not believe there was no tomato taste. The texture is pretty dang close and the flavors are exactly how I remember. My husband and I devoured it and loved it. I can't wait to try the eggplant "eel" next. Thank you for your recipes!

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