Spicy Tuna Onigiri (Printable Version)
Seasoned rice triangles filled with creamy spicy tuna and wrapped in nori seaweed - a delightful Japanese hand-held meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Rice
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3 cups cooked short-grain rice (sushi rice)
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1/2 tsp salt
→ Wrapper & Garnish
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1/2 sheet nori (or more for extra seaweed)
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1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (optional)
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Water (for moistening hands and utensils)
→ Spicy Tuna Filling
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150g canned tuna (in oil preferred)
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2 tbsp mayonnaise (Japanese or regular)
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1 tbsp sriracha sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
# Steps:
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Season freshly cooked or reheated rice with salt in a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
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Drain canned tuna well. Mix it with mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a bowl to prepare the spicy tuna filling.
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Place a 15x15-inch sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop 3/4 cup of rice onto the center and flatten into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
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Place a portion of spicy tuna filling in the center. Gather the plastic wrap around the rice, forming a ball while pressing the filling inside.
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Flatten slightly and shape into a triangle using the L-shape of your thumb and index finger.
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Cut nori into strips or use half a sheet for each ball. Wrap the nori around the base of the rice ball.
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Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
# Notes:
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Perfect for bento boxes, lunches, or on-the-go meals.