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15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri

15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri

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Whip up these quick 15-min. Easy Japanese Tuna Onigiri with just six ingredients! Perfect for meals or snacks—try this simple recipe today!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately four onigiri servings 1x

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 mayonnaise
  • Optional: 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnishing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, transfer hot cooked short-grain rice and season with salt using a rice paddle; cover and set aside.
  2. Strain canned tuna using a fine sieve to remove excess liquid. Mix with mayonnaise in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Cut nori sheets according to personal preference; use one whole sheet or half sheets for less flavor.
  4. Moisten hands with water, take about 1/2 cup of rice, shape into a round ball, then flatten into a pancake, creating a dent in the center.
  5. Fill the dent with about 2 tbsp of tuna mayo mixture, fold rice over the filling, pack tightly into shape (triangle preferred), and wrap with nori.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy immediately!
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No cooking required, assembly required
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 onigiri (100g)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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