Tasty Tuna Rice Balls
These delightful Tuna Rice Balls are a perfect blend of savory tuna and creamy mayo, wrapped in a crisp texture, making them a great snack, lunch, or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Shaping
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nori sheets (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: If you don’t have leftover rice, cook a fresh batch. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, tuna, mayonnaise, soy sauce, green onion, and sesame oil.
- Season to Perfection: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Shape the Rice Balls: Form small handfuls of the mixture into balls.
- Optional Nori Wrapping: Cut nori sheets, wrap rice balls, and secure with a little water.
- Chill (Optional): Refrigerate for about 30 minutes for better texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve fresh with soy sauce on the side.
Notes
These rice balls can be customized with various ingredients for different flavors. Enjoy them fresh or store in the fridge for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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