15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri

15-Minute Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri

Onigiri, a traditional Japanese rice ball, is a delightful snack that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up these delicious Tuna Onigiri, perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or even a picnic.

🍙 Ingredients

Seasoned Rice:

• 2 cups cooked short grain rice 🍚
• ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 🌿

Tuna Mayo Mixture:

• 5.29 oz canned tuna, drained 🐟
• 2 tablespoons mayo (Kewpie mayo) 🥄

Nori:

• ½ sheet nori, cut into 2 strips 🌿

🍙 Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine your warm cooked rice, sesame oil, and salt until well mixed. Keep warm and set aside. 🍚
2. Make the Tuna Mayo Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the drained canned tuna and mayo. Divide this mixture into 2 equal portions. 🐟🥄
3. Prepare the Nori:
   • Cut half a sheet of nori into 2 strips. You can use a whole sheet if you prefer more seaweed. 🌿
4. Form the Onigiri:
   • Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on your working surface. Take 1 cup of the cooked rice and spread it out into a circle, about ½ inch thick. 🍘
   • Place 1 portion of the tuna mayo mixture into the center of the rice circle. Then, take the corners of the plastic wrap and twist the rice into a ball, pushing the tuna mixture inside. 🥡
5. Wrap with Nori:
   • Once the rice ball is formed, wrap a strip of nori around it for added flavor and a traditional touch.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy your homemade Tuna Onigiri! These are perfect for a quick and satisfying snack, and they can be easily customized with different fillings to suit your taste. Let me know how your onigiri turns out, and feel free to share any variations you try!

15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 15min

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Ingredients

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Seasoned Rice:

2 cups cooked short grain rice 🍚
½ teaspoon salt 🧂
1 teaspoon sesame oil 🌿
Tuna Mayo Mixture:

5.29 oz canned tuna, drained 🐟
2 tablespoons mayo (Kewpie mayo) 🥄
Nori:

½ sheet nori, cut into 2 strips 🌿

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Instructions

1️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine your warm cooked rice, sesame oil, and salt until well mixed. Keep warm and set aside. 🍚

2️⃣ In a small bowl, mix together the drained canned tuna and mayo. Divide this mixture into 2 equal portions. 🐟🥄

3️⃣ Cut half a sheet of nori into 2 strips. You can use a whole sheet if you prefer more seaweed. 🌿

4️⃣ Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on your working surface. Take 1 cup of the cooked rice and spread it out into a circle, about ½ inch thick. 🍘

5️⃣ Place 1 portion of the tuna mayo mixture into the center of the rice circle. Then, take the corners of the plastic wrap and twist the rice into a ball, pushing the tuna mixture inside. 🥡

• Prep Time: 10min
• Cook Time: 5min