Tuna Onigiri
Elevate your snack game with Tuna Onigiri, a classic Japanese rice ball that's both delicious and portable! This recipe combines perfectly seasoned sushi rice with a creamy, savory tuna filling made from canned tuna, mayonnaise, and soy sauce. The rice is infused with a delicate balance of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, delivering the authentic tangy-sweet flavor of Japanese cuisine. Each onigiri is shaped into a triangle or rounded ball, then wrapped in strips of nori for a satisfying, umami-rich finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, Tuna Onigiri is perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or a quick lunch idea. Easy to customize and brimming with flavor, this recipe is a delightful introduction to Japanese comfort food that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 can canned tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 sheets nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water several times until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rice and 2.5 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to your rice cooker's instructions. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
While the rice cooks, prepare the tuna filling. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise and soy sauce to the tuna, mixing well until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
When the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice using a rice paddle or spatula.
To form the onigiri, wet your hands with a little water and sprinkle them with salt to prevent sticking.
Take a handful of rice and form it into a small ball or triangle. Create an indentation in the center and place about a teaspoon of tuna filling inside. Cover the filling completely with more rice, pressing gently to shape it.
Cut the nori sheets into strips. Wrap a strip of nori around the base or side of each rice ball.
Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap to enjoy later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1898 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
