Tuna Onigiri Rice Ball

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Tuna Onigiri Rice Ball
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 15, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 can of tuna
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine the tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise and sesame seeds in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  2. Take a handful of the cooked rice and shape it into a ball with your hands.
  3. Flatten the rice ball and put a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the middle.
  4. Shape the rice ball back into a ball and press lightly to seal the tuna inside.
  5. Repeat this process until all the rice and tuna mixture is used.
  6. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Tuna Onigiri Rice Ball is a popular snack in Japan, and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
  • It is also a popular bento box item and is often served with other dishes.
  • Onigiri is usually shaped into either a triangle or a ball, but you can get creative and shape it into other shapes as well.