[Recipe] Akami Zuke Don: Make a Delicious Delicacy at Home

26Jun

[Recipe] Akami Zuke Don: Make a Delicious Delicacy at Home

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Wondering how to transform a block of Tuna into a restaurant-worthy delicacy? Look no further than this Akami Zuke Don recipe—a mouthwatering Japanese rice bowl featuring silky marinated Akami and warm, fluffy Japanese rice. This dish looks fancy but is surprisingly easy to make at home!

Picture fresh, ruby-red Tuna slices soaking up a sweet-savoury soy marinade, then draped over a steaming bowl of rice. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds, some nori strips, and you’ve got a meal that’s both comforting and a little bit luxurious.

If you love sushi or poke bowls, you’re going to be obsessed with this recipe. Ready to impress yourself (and maybe some lucky friends)? Let’s dive in!

What you will need:

  • Akami (Sliced) – we used Honmaguro Akami; but Mebachi also works
  • Japanese Sushi Rice
  • Koikuchi Soy Sauce
  • Mirin
  • Sake
  • 3 to 5g, dried Kombu

[Ratio for Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake = 1:1:1; 50 to 60 ml each should be sufficient for 200g of Tuna]

Toppings – Optional but we recommend:

  • Oba leaf and Kogiku
  • Pasteurized raw egg yolk
  • Sesame seeds
  • Wasabi
  • Chopped spring onions
  • Yaki Nori

Step 1: Preparing the marinade for the Akami slices

  • Combine cooking sake and mirin in a small saucepan and boil for 1 minute to remove alcohol.

  • Turn off heat, add soy sauce, and cool the marinade quickly (place in the fridge or ice bath).

  • Once cooled, add the Akami Slices and a piece of Kombu (Dried Kelp) on top, making sure the fish is flat and evenly coated.

  • Cover with cling wrap, ensuring direct contact with the tuna, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Remember, the longer the marination, the deeper colour and a more intense flavour. Too long and it may get too salty.

 

Step 2: Assembling Your Akami Zuke Don

  • Fill a bowl with warm sushi rice.

  • Lay the marinated Akami Tuna slices over the rice.

  • Add a pasteurized egg yolk on top for richness.

  • Drizzle about half a tablespoon of the tuna marinade over the bowl.

  • Garnish with fresh oba leaves, kogiku flowers, sesame seeds, or your favorite toppings.

 

 

And there you have it—Akami Zuke Don, the ultimate Japanese comfort bowl that’s way easier to pull off than it looks. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick marinade, you’ve made a dish that’s fresh, flavourful, and totally restaurant-worthy. Whether you’re treating yourself after a long day or showing off your kitchen skills to friends, this marinated Akami Tuna rice bowl recipe is sure to impress. Don’t be surprised if it becomes your new go-to dinner (or even a midnight snack—no judgment!). So grab your chopsticks, dig in, and enjoy every bite of your homemade Akami Zuke Don. Who knew something so simple with Tuna could taste this good?

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