Yuzu Ponzu Tuna Rolls
Updated Nov 10, 2025, Published May 27, 2023
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Fun, Fresh, and Flavorful Homemade Sushi
If you’ve ever wanted to try making sushi at home, this is your sign to do it! These Yuzu Ponzu Tuna Rolls are fresh, vibrant, and far easier to make than you might think. Even better — making sushi yourself costs a fraction of what you’d spend dining out, and it’s a fun, interactive experience the whole family can enjoy.
The star ingredient? Marukan Yuzu Ponzu — a bright, citrusy blend of yuzu juice and soy sauce that adds just the right balance of tang and umami. When combined with mayonnaise and tossed with sushi-grade tuna, it creates a creamy, flavorful filling that tastes restaurant-worthy but takes just minutes to prepare.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Budget-friendly: Homemade sushi costs a fraction of takeout prices.
- Fun to make: Roll, slice, and serve — it’s a hands-on cooking experience that’s great for family nights or dinner parties.
- Light and fresh: The Marukan Yuzu Ponzu adds zesty brightness that pairs beautifully with tender tuna.
- Naturally gluten-free: When made with gluten-free nori and ponzu, this recipe is both safe and delicious for all.
What You’ll Need
Sushi Rice
4 rice cooker cups (about 3 cups) sushi rice
½ cup Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar
Tuna Filling
4 tablespoons Marukan Yuzu Ponzu (plus more for serving)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced
4 green onions, finely chopped
Rolls
8 nori sheets
1 long seedless cucumber, cut into 8 long matchsticks
Black and white sesame seeds
Pickled ginger, for serving
How It Comes Together
Step 1: Make the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions or in a rice cooker. Spread the warm rice onto a rimmed baking sheet and gently mix in Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar. Top with another baking sheet and let cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Tuna Filling
In a small bowl, whisk together Marukan Yuzu Ponzu and mayonnaise until smooth. Dice the sushi-grade tuna and place it in a mixing bowl. Add the Ponzu Mayo and chopped green onions, then stir gently to combine.
Step 3: Assemble the Rolls
Cut off the bottom quarter of each nori sheet and reserve for another use. Center one sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap. With damp hands, spread a thin, even layer of rice across the sheet, leaving a ½-inch border at the bottom.
Spoon about ⅛ of the tuna mixture in a line across the rice, about one-third of the way down from the top. Add a cucumber matchstick, then wet the uncovered edge of the nori and roll firmly using the mat to shape. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Step 4: Slice and Serve
Cut each roll into 8 pieces using a sharp, damp knife. Serve with Marukan Yuzu Ponzu for dipping and pickled ginger on the side.
Tips for Sushi Success
- Keep your hands damp: This prevents the rice from sticking as you spread and roll.
- Use a bamboo mat: It helps shape the rolls neatly without squeezing too tightly.
- Chill before slicing: Briefly refrigerating the rolls makes for cleaner cuts.
- Get creative: Substitute salmon, crab, or even tofu for the tuna.
Why Marukan Yuzu Ponzu Shines
The delicate citrus flavor of Marukan Yuzu Ponzu brings brightness and depth to these rolls without overpowering the fish. Yuzu — a fragrant Japanese citrus fruit — adds a distinct, refreshing tang that makes every bite pop with flavor. Combined with creamy mayo and tender tuna, it gives your homemade sushi that perfect restaurant-quality balance of savory, tangy, and fresh.
More Recipes Using Marukan Products
- Yuzu Ponzu Grilled Steak & Vegetable Kebabs
- Gluten-free Pork Dumplings with Yuzu Ponzu Dressing .
- Kaisen Nabe
Bringing It All Together
Making sushi at home is easier — and more rewarding — than you might think. These Yuzu Ponzu Tuna Rolls bring the freshness of restaurant sushi to your own kitchen at a fraction of the price. With simple ingredients, gluten-free Marukan products, and a bit of rolling fun, you’ll create a meal that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
Serve them as an appetizer, a light meal, or the centerpiece of a sushi night at home — either way, these rolls will disappear fast!
Sushi Rice
Ingredients
- 4 rice cooker cups, (or 3 cups) sushi rice
- ½ cup Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice well until the water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker or on the stove until done. Spread the rice onto a rimmed baking sheet, add the Marukan Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar, mix, top with another baking sheet and let cool.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Marukan Yuzu Ponzu plus more for serving
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound sushi grade tuna
- 4 green onions, , finely chopped
- 8 nori sheets
- 1 long seedless cucumber, , cut into 8 long matchsticks
- Black and white sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons Marukan Yuzu Ponzu with the mayonnaise and whisk until smooth. Dice the tuna into small dice, place in a mixing bowl, add the Ponzu Mayo and green onion and mix.
- Cut off the bottom quarter of each nori sheet and reserve for another use. Center 1 sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap. With damp hands spread a thin layer of rice onto the nori leaving a ½-inch space at the bottom, press the rice firmly down. Arrange ⅛ of the tuna mixture in a line across the rice about one third of the way down from the top of the sheet. Add one cucumber matchstick, wet the uncovered edge of the nori sheet, firmly roll the mat over the ingredients. Use the mat to help shape the roll. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cut each roll into 8 pieces.
- Serve with more Marukan Yuzu Ponzu and pickled ginger.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
