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Spicy Tuna Yaki Onigiri

Spicy Tuna Yaki Onigiri: Your New Favorite Crunchy Snack

Spicy Tuna Yaki Onigiri are crispy rice balls filled with a creamy, spicy tuna filling, perfect for a quick and delicious snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 onigiri
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Filling
  • 1 can Tuna Any canned fish like salmon can work.
  • 1 tablespoon Kewpie Mayo Any mayonnaise can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 squirt Sriracha Feel free to use other hot sauces or chili paste for the kick.
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice Short-grain rice can also be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Can be substituted with sesame seeds or omitted.
For Cooking & Assembly
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil Any neutral oil works great.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 strips Nori Seaweed Can be skipped if not preferred.

Equipment

  • Onigiri mold
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Spicy Tuna Filling: Drain one can of tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of Kewpie mayo and a squirt of Sriracha. Mix thoroughly until creamy.
  2. Season the Sushi Rice: In a separate bowl, combine freshly cooked sushi rice with a splash of rice vinegar and sprinkle of furikake. Stir gently until nicely seasoned.
  3. Mold the Rice Balls: Fill an onigiri mold with sushi rice, create an indent for the tuna filling, top with rice, and shape into a triangle. Repeat as desired.
  4. Grill the Onigiri: Heat a skillet over medium heat with cooking oil. Grill onigiri for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Brush with Soy Sauce: Once crispy, brush the tops with light soy sauce and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer grilled onigiri to a plate. Wrap with nori if desired, serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure sushi rice is sticky for shaping; grill in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan for best texture.

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