Description
15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri is a delightful fusion of flavors and convenience, perfect for any meal or snack. These quick rice balls combine savory tuna with creamy Japanese mayo, all wrapped in crispy nori for a satisfying bite. With only six simple ingredients, this recipe is customizable to fit your taste preferences, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, lunch boxes, or picnics. Enjoy these delicious handheld treats that not only taste great but are also fun to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets nori (or half sheet)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5.29 oz canned tuna (in oil or water)
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: In a large bowl, mix hot cooked short-grain rice with salt using a rice paddle. Set aside.
- Make the tuna filling: Drain canned tuna using a fine sieve and mix with Japanese mayo in a small bowl.
- Shape the onigiri: Wet hands and take 1/2 cup of rice, flatten it, add 2 tbsp of tuna mixture in the center, fold the rice around the filling, and form into a triangle shape.
- Wrap with nori: Securely wrap each onigiri with a piece of nori and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg