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Characterized by an incredibly mild and refreshing flavor, negitorodon is a simple Japanese dish which consists of pieces of raw fatty tuna served over rice. Traditionally, tuna used in negitorodon is scraped around the bones or finely sliced, mix... READ MORE

One of the most popular fresh seafood one-bowl donburi dishes, kaisendon consists of thinly sliced, assorted raw seafood called sashimi laid over freshly steamed rice. What kind of sashimi will be used in a kaisendon dish is not ... READ MORE

One of the most famous snacks in Indonesia is batagor, a fried fish dumpling served in a traditional spicy sauce. It has roots in the Chinese culinary tradition, which has left a trace on many Indonesian dishes. Although this famous snack is remin... READ MORE

Nigiri or nigirizushi is a special kind of hand-pressed sushi where the meat is sliced and pressed on top of sushi rice. It was developed in Tokyo (then called Edo) during the 1800s. Sometimes, nori seaweed is used to wrap the whole concoction and... READ MORE

Makizushi, meaning rolled sushi, is probably the most famous sushi variety. Invented in the 18th century, this type of sushi consists of nori, a sheet of dried seaweed, which is topped with a layer of vinegared rice. A variety of... READ MORE

Maguro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akamiREAD MORE

Tekkadon is a simple Japanese dish that consists of steamed, vinegar-flavored rice that is topped with pieces of sashimi-style, raw tuna. The dish is often garnished with strips of nori seaweed and sliced scallions and is usually served with a soy... READ MORE

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or shellfish (or even meat) served with soy sauce and other ingredients such as wasabi or ginger paste. Most common ingredients used in the preparation of sashimi are tuna, squid,... READ MORE

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish that is made with small pieces of fresh and raw fish or seafood, which are combined with finely chopped vegetables, herbs, condiments, and seasonings. Although traditional poke uses either ahi tuna (yellowfin tu... READ MORE

This traditional Peruvian delicacy is made with yellow potatoes and either tuna salad or chicken. Most often, the potatoes are molded or cut into circles, and the filling is sandwiched in between. The dish is flavored with mayonnaise, ají a... READ MORE

This gimbap (Korean rice roll) is made with canned tuna. Apart from rice and fish, the fillings may include other ingredients that are typically used in gimbap such as fresh or pickled vegetables, eggs, or fish cakes, while the tuna is of... READ MORE

Uramaki, California roll, or upside-down sushi is a unique sushi variety which has its origins disputed between Los Angeles and Vancouver, although most people claim that it was invented in California in the 1960s by a Japanese c... READ MORE

Temaki is a hand-rolled type of sushi characterized by its conical shape. The dish consists of rice, raw fish, and vegetables wrapped in a piece of nori seaweed. Due to the ease of preparation, temaki is most commonly made at home, and is somewhat... READ MORE

Mechouia is a Tunisian salad made with grilled, coarsely chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with caraway, salt, and black pepper. The salad is then typically garnished with hard-boiled eggs, olives,... READ MORE

Tuna tartare is an elegant starter originating from Los Angeles. The dish is made with a combination of raw tuna, avocado, egg yolks, green peppercorns, capers, chives, tarragon, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It was invented i... READ MORE

Encebollado is the national dish of Ecuador, a fish soup that is characterized by a large amount of onions. Very useful in curing hangovers, the dish is made with fresh tuna meat, cassava root, tomatoes, onions, coriander, and various spices. Toma... READ MORE

Tunisian brik is a popular dish that incorporates flaky dough filled with a variety of savory ingredients. Traditionally, malsouqa dough is used to create brik, but the more available phyllo pastry is commonly used as a replacement. Brik ... READ MORE

Rainbow roll is a type of uramaki or upside-down sushi, where the rice is on the exterior, wrapped around nori seaweed that holds the other ingredients on the inside. This sushi variety is typically made with rice, nori, tuna, salmon, avo... READ MORE

This traditional Galician-style empanada is prepared in the form of a large pie that comes in a number of regional varieties. The bottom and top crusts are always prepared with leavened dough, and although the most typical filling nowadays include... READ MORE

Samgak is a triangle-shaped variety of gimbap—South Korean rice roll. It consists of various fillings that are neatly placed inside a piece of triangle-shaped rice. The pouches are then wrapped in seaweed (gim) and are typically add... READ MORE

One of the most popular makizushi varieties are the thin hosomaki rolls. They consist of traditional roasted nori sheets that are layered with vinegar rice, filled with just one ingredient, then shaped into thin rolls. Even though they ap... READ MORE

Falling in the broad category of hosomaki sushi, tekkamaki rolls are one of the most common sushi varieties. Nori sheets, sushi rice, and raw tuna are the three essential tekkamaki ingredients. Nori, the pressed and dried seaweed... READ MORE

Oshizushi is the name of a unique sushi variety, distinguished by its signature rectangular shape. Also known as pressed or box sushi, it is made with oshibako, a long rectangular wooden appliance which acts as a frame. ... READ MORE

Tsukejiru is a traditional dipping sauce for cold noodles. The sauce consists of soy sauce, sugar, dashi, mirin, and bonito flakes. Once cooked, the dipping sauce is strained through a sieve lined with a cotton cloth and it's then left to chill. I... READ MORE

Negitoro gunkan maki is a traditional type of sushi that comes in the elongated shape of a ship (gunkan). This version of gunkan is made with negitoro or finely chopped raw fatty tuna with sliced green onions. The negitoro is used as a to... READ MORE

Hoedeopbap is a Korean rice bowl that is topped with raw fish and slices of fresh vegetables. Although similar to the Japanese kaisendon, this Korean version is finished off with the addition of a sweet and spicy sauce that usually combin... READ MORE

Kinilaw is a Filipino appetizer made with raw, cubed fish in a dressing based on vinegar. The appetizer is typically garnished with onions, ginger, chili peppers, and garlic. Fish should be washed in vinegar, not soaked in it, turning the pink fle... READ MORE

Ensalada rusa is a popular Spanish variation of the Olivier salad, that consists of a mixture of diced boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and sometimes green beans, all combined with mayonnaise to create a creamy texture. In Spain, the salad usually ... READ MORE

Pastechi is a traditional breakfast that can also be served as a snack, consisting of deep-fried, crescent-shaped dough filled with a variety of ingredients such as chicken, beef, tuna, vegetables, or cheese. The key ingredient is usually combined... READ MORE

Pinangat is a popular Filipino stew that is prepared in two main versions. The sour version is prepared with fish, bilimbi, tamarind, and vinegar, while the Bicol region version is prepared with coconut milk, taro leaves, hot chili peppers, and fi... READ MORE

Sushi pizza is an unusual spin on sushi that is popular throughout Canada, especially in Toronto. It consists of a fried rice patty topped with salmon, tuna, or crab, avocado slices, spicy mayonnaise, and soy-wasabi sauce. It is believed that the ... READ MORE

Mojama is a Spanish delicacy consisting of cured, wind-dried tuna fillets. It is traditionally dried for at least three weeks until the fillets shrink and darken to a reddish-brown color. The meat is usually served as an appetizer or a snack, but ... READ MORE

Ensalada de patatas con atún is a traditional salad originating from Spain. The salad is usually made with a combination of potatoes, canned tuna, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, lettuce leaves, hard-boiled eggs, olives, olive oil, and sal... READ MORE

Poisson cru is a Tahitian national dish that consists of raw tuna, lime juice, various vegetables, and coconut milk. It is also known as ia ota or e'ia ota, which means raw fish. The dish is prepared by briefly marinatin... READ MORE

Argentinian stuffed tomatoes can be prepared with cherry tomatoes, or the larger, regular-sized varieties. The tomato shell is used as a container which is filled with a variety of ingredients – most commonly rice, tuna, or hard-boiled eggs.... READ MORE

Xato is a traditional salad originating from Catalonia. It's made with a combination of endive leaves, anchovies, Arbequina olives, salt cod, and tuna. This traditional salad is dressed with the eponymous sauce consisting of breadcrumbs, garlic, h... READ MORE

Tuna casserole is an American dish consisting of pasta or noodles, canned tuna, various vegetables, and creamed, condensed soup. After the casserole has been baked, it is often topped with potato chips, crumbled crackers, or breadcrumbs in order t... READ MORE

Insalata di tonno, fagioli e cipolla is a traditional salad that's especially popular in Tuscany. Although there are numerous variations, the salad is often made with a combination of tuna (tinned in brine), onions, cannellini (lima) beans, olive ... READ MORE

Żebbuġ mimli is a traditional snack or appetizer originating from Malta. In order to prepare it, pitted green olives are usually stuffed with a combination of tuna, anchovies, capers, breadcrumbs, garlic, and olive oil. The stuffing ingredients ar... READ MORE

Yétissé is a traditional African dish originating from Guinea. This stew is prepared with fish such as tuna, tilapia, or cod, vegetables such as eggplants, carrots, onions, garlic, and cassava, along with tomatoes, tomato paste, stoc... READ MORE

Kavaabu is a traditional snack originating from the Maldives. These fish fritters are usually made with a combination of smoked tuna, onions, ginger, grated coconut, hot peppers, lime juice, rice, curry leaves, flour, turmeric, oil, and salt. The ... READ MORE

Atún mechado is a traditional dish originating from Málaga. It’s made with a combination of tuna, bacon, peppercorns, garlic, flour, olive oil, onions, carrots, cloves, bay leaves, parsley, and either sherry or white wine. The ... READ MORE