Jul 14 2026
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Hot & Crunchy Bowl Recipe

Inspired by CALI - St. Pete
Time45m
Serves2

Cucumber-jicama slaw, scallions, soy sauce, guacamole, tempura onion, sesame seeds, sambal aioli [Suggested Protein: Seared Ahi Tuna* | Suggested Base: Sticky Rice]

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Ingredients

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Cucumber-Jicama Slaw

Guacamole

Tempura Onion

Sambal Aioli

Garnish

Suggested Protein

Suggested Base

Method

Preparation of Slaw

  1. 1

    Make the Cucumber-Jicama Slaw

    In a bowl, combine julienned cucumber, jicama, sliced scallions, and soy sauce. Toss to combine and set aside.

Preparation of Guacamole

  1. 2

    Prepare Guacamole

    In a separate bowl, mix mashed avocado, lime juice, salt, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro until well blended. Set aside.

Preparation of Tempura Onion

  1. 3

    Fry Tempura Onion

    In a bowl, mix tempura batter with cold water until smooth. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Dip sliced onions in batter and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Preparation of Sambal Aioli

  1. 4

    Make Sambal Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sambal oelek. Mix well and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Hot & Crunchy Bowl

    In a serving bowl, layer the sticky rice, followed by the cucumber-jicama slaw, guacamole, seared Ahi tuna slices, and top with tempura onion. Drizzle sambal aioli over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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