Description
Craving Japanese comfort? Spicy Tuna Onigiri Bliss brings ocean-fresh flavors and bold spices into perfectly shaped rice triangles. Delicate seaweed wraps these handheld delights, promising a quick, satisfying bite you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked short-grain rice (sushi rice)
- 5.29 ounces (150 grams) canned tuna (in oil preferred)
- 1/2 sheet nori
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Japanese or regular)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)
Preparation Aid:
- Water (for moistening hands and utensils)
Instructions
- Gently warm freshly cooked rice and season with salt, ensuring even distribution throughout the grains. Keep covered to maintain temperature.
- Thoroughly drain canned tuna, removing excess liquid. Combine tuna with creamy mayonnaise and fiery sriracha, mixing until the filling achieves a uniform, vibrant consistency.
- Lay a clean plastic wrap sheet on a flat surface. Carefully transfer rice onto the center, using gentle pressure to spread into a uniform circular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Strategically position the spicy tuna mixture in the rice’s center. Carefully gather the plastic wrap’s edges, creating a compact ball while expertly encasing the filling within the rice.
- Delicately manipulate the rice ball, using thumb and index finger to transform it into a precise triangular shape with smooth, defined edges.
- Cut nori into appropriate strips or halves. Securely wrap the nori around the rice ball’s base, ensuring a snug and elegant presentation.
- Optional: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for additional texture and visual appeal. Serve immediately to experience optimal flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Pat the tuna dry completely to prevent soggy onigiri and ensure a perfect texture.
- Use warm rice for easier shaping and better binding of ingredients, which helps prevent falling apart.
- Adjust sriracha amount to match personal heat preference, from mild to fiery hot.
- Best consumed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 544 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg