Onigiri with Spicy Tuna
A delicious and portable Japanese snack featuring fluffy rice balls stuffed with a spicy tuna filling, wrapped in nori seaweed. Perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can tuna (drained)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 sheets nori (cut into strips)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the cooked rice and let it cool.In another bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, and sriracha. Mix well.Wet your hands with water (to prevent sticking) and grab a handful of rice. Flatten it, add a spoonful of spicy tuna filling, and shape it into a triangle or ball.Wrap a strip of nori around the onigiri. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.Serve immediately or wrap for later.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace tuna with avocado or pickled vegetables.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the nori crisp.