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Spicy Tuna Onigiri Recipe

Spicy Tuna Onigiri Recipe: Creamy, Chewy Delights at Home

Discover how to make Spicy Tuna Onigiri, delicious rice balls filled with creamy tuna and wrapped in nori—perfect for lunches and picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 onigiri
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse thoroughly for stickiness
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sparingly
For the Tuna Filling
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Drain well
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt for lower-calorie option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 each Green Onion Finely chopped
For Wrapping
  • 2 sheets Nori Seaweed sheets for wrapping

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thoroughly rinse the sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package directions.
  2. Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl and gently mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while still warm.
  3. In a mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna and mix in mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chopped green onion.
  4. Wet your hands with salted water and form a handful of the seasoned rice into a ball. Create a well, fill with the tuna mixture, and encase with more rice, shaping into a triangle.
  5. Wrap each formed onigiri with a strip of nori. Repeat the process with remaining rice and filling.
  6. Serve immediately or store by wrapping each onigiri in plastic wrap and refrigerating up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Customize your onigiri by experimenting with fillings such as seasoned chickpeas for a vegan option.

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