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Tuna Rice Balls

Learn how to make your very own tuna yaki onigiri (grilled tuna rice balls)! These can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Servings: 5 rice balls
Author: Melissa Bravo-Almazan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • 1 can tuna
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • black sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook your two cups of rice. Add those 2 cups into a large bowl. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1/2 tsp salt to cooked rice. Combine with a rice paddle if one is available. In another bowl, combine tuna, soy sauce and mayonnaise.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap over a small bowl and fill with rice. Remove plastic from bowl and twist into a ball. Next, you'll want to flatten the rice ball on a flat surface. Add about a tablespoon of filling to the center of the flattened rice ball. Gather all edges of the plastic wrap together and twist to form into a ball again. Repeat this process four more times. Optional: roll rice balls in dish filled with black sesame seeds.
  • Set pan to medium heat. Once pan is hot, add in a few tablespoons of sesame oil. Add rice balls to pan and sear for at least 5 minutes on each side to get a nice, crispy outer texture. Add a few more minutes if you'd like rice balls to be a bit more golden. Serve over a salad or with your favorite veggies.