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Quick Tuna Mayo Onigiri
20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
220 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
30 gCarbs
7 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

JapaneseQuick Meals

Quick Tuna Mayo Onigiri

80% authentic · Japanese

A simplified and popular variation of onigiri, perfect for a quick lunch or snack, featuring a creamy tuna and mayonnaise filling.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Cooked Japanese short-grain rice3 cups
  • Canned tuna (drained)1 can (approx. 150g)
  • Mayonnaise3 tbsp
  • Saltpinch
  • Black pepperpinch
  • Nori seaweed sheets1 sheet
  • Waterfor hands

Steps

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the drained canned tuna with mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Ensure the cooked rice is still warm enough to handle. Wet your hands with water and lightly salt them.

  3. 3

    Take a portion of rice and flatten it. Place a spoonful of the tuna mayo mixture in the center.

  4. 4

    Carefully shape the rice around the filling to form a ball or triangle, sealing the filling inside. Repeat for all portions.

  5. 5

    Cut the nori sheet into thin strips and wrap one strip around the base of each onigiri.

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