Japanese Spicy Mayo Tuna Onigiris

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Japanese Spicy Mayo Tuna Onigiris

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Get ready to roll up your sleeves and craft these delightful Japanese Spicy Mayo Tuna Onigiris. Perfectly seasoned rice cradles a spicy tuna filling, all wrapped up in seaweed for a portable, flavor-packed treat. Don't forget to wet your hands—it's a game-changer in keeping that rice from sticking!

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: approximately 6 onigiris

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ingredients

Rice

  • 1 cup (200 g) uncooked Japanese sushi rice
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water

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Rice seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water

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Filling

  • 1 can tuna
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • Seaweed (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Method

  • Step 1

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  • Step 2

    Combine rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan. Cook according to package instructions.

  • Step 3

    In a small saucepan, combine salt, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, and water. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool.

  • Step 4

    Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the seasoning and gently fold to combine. Let it cool to room temperature.

  • Step 5

    Drain the canned tuna and place it in a bowl.

  • Step 6

    Add Kewpie mayo and sriracha. Mix well to combine.

  • Step 7

    Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking. Take a small portion of seasoned rice and flatten it in your palm.

  • Step 8

    Place a spoonful of the spicy tuna filling in the center.

  • Step 9

    Fold the rice around the filling, shaping it into a triangular or oval shape.

  • Step 10

    If using seaweed, wrap the onigiri with a strip of seaweed, leaving the bottom open.

  • Step 11

    Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture if desired.

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