15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri
Enjoy a delightful taste of Japanese cuisine with our 15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri! These savory rice balls, filled with creamy tuna mayo and wrapped in crispy seaweed, are perfect for any occasion—whether as a quick breakfast, a nutritious snack, or a convenient lunchbox option. With just six simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these onigiri are not only delicious but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this fun and healthy dish that’s sure to please kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately four onigiri 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets nori
- 2 cups cooked short grain rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5.29 oz canned tuna (in oil or water)
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare hot cooked short-grain rice in a large bowl. Season with salt using a rice paddle and set aside.
- Drain the canned tuna using a fine sieve and mix with mayo in a small bowl until well combined.
- Cut nori sheets based on your preference for flavor intensity.
- With wet hands, shape 1/2 cup of rice into a flat ball with a dent in the center. Fill it with tuna mixture.
- Form into triangular shapes by folding the rice over the filling and pressing gently.
- Wrap the base with nori and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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