Description
15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri is a delightful and quick treat that satisfies your cravings for a savory snack or meal. These flavorful rice balls are filled with a creamy tuna mayo mixture and wrapped in crispy nori, making them perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or picnics. With just six simple ingredients and a preparation time of only 15 minutes, you can whip up these delicious bites whenever hunger strikes. Their versatility allows you to customize the filling with your favorite spices or vegetables, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. Whether enjoyed at home or on the go, these onigiri will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets nori (or half sheets)
- 2 cups cooked short grain rice
- 5.29 oz canned tuna (in oil or water)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by seasoning hot cooked short-grain rice with salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- Strain the canned tuna using a fine sieve and mix with mayonnaise in a small bowl until well combined.
- Shape rice into flat round balls, creating a dent in the center to add about 2 tablespoons of the tuna mixture.
- Fold and pack the rice around the filling into triangular shapes; wrap with nori and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately or store as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required after rice is prepared
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (100g)
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg