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Spicy Tuna Rice Ball

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Delightful rice balls filled with creamy tuna, sriracha, and sushi rice, offering a taste of childhood nostalgia.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup Kewpie mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Nori sheets
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Green onions, chopped (optional)


Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or pot with 2 ½ cups of water. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix the drained tuna with Kewpie mayo and sriracha. Adjust the sriracha based on your preference for spice. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a small portion of rice and flatten it in your palm.
  5. Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of the flattened rice and shape the rice around it, forming a triangle or ball.
  6. Wrap each onigiri with a strip of nori.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve as a snack or meal.

Notes

Consider marinating the canned tuna in soy sauce before mixing it for added flavor. Feel free to experiment with spice levels and other fillings.