15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri
Discover the deliciousness of 15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri, a quick and versatile dish that’s perfect for any meal or snack. These delightful rice balls are filled with savory tuna mixed with creamy mayo, all wrapped in crisp nori. Ideal for breakfast, lunchboxes, or on-the-go snacking, they are simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With just six key ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a flavorful and nutritious treat that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether served fresh or packed for a picnic, these tuna onigiri are a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately four onigiri servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 5.29 oz canned tuna (in oil or water)
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayo (or regular mayonnaise)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sheets nori (or use half sheets)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by mixing it with salt in a large bowl and setting it aside.
- Strain the canned tuna using a fine sieve and mix it with mayo in a small bowl.
- Shape the cooked rice into small patties, making an indentation in each for the filling.
- Place about 2 tbsp of the tuna mixture in the center of each rice patty and mold it into a triangle.
- Wrap each onigiri with nori and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 319mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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