Description
Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri are delightful rice balls that combine warm, fluffy short-grain rice with savory tuna filling, all wrapped in crisp nori. Perfect for lunchboxes or quick snacks, these portable treats are delicious and highly customizable to suit your taste. With their irresistible combination of textures and flavors, they’re sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo)
- 1 tsp salt (for seasoning)
- 4 nori sheets, cut into strips
Instructions
- Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions or use a rice cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the drained tuna with mayonnaise and salt. Optionally, add green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly and sprinkle it with salt. Mix gently without breaking the grains.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a handful of rice, flatten it in your palm, add a spoonful of tuna filling in the center, and mold it into a triangle shape.
- Cut nori sheets into strips and wrap them around each onigiri triangle for added flavor and presentation.
- Plate your onigiri and serve fresh or with soy sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required after preparation
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg