Description
Spicy Tuna Onigiri are delightful Japanese rice balls filled with a zesty blend of fresh ahi tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and a kick of sriracha sauce. Wrapped in flavorful nori, these triangular treats make for a fun and satisfying snack or meal. Perfect for picnics or game nights, they’re easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Get ready to impress friends and family with every spicy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 8 ounces fresh ahi tuna, diced
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Nori sheets for wrapping
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved; fold into cooled rice.
- Combine diced tuna with sriracha and mayonnaise in a separate bowl.
- Wet hands and take a handful of rice; flatten it, add tuna filling in the center, and mold into triangles.
- Wrap onigiri with nori sheets for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve with soy sauce or pickled ginger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Shaping
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize fillings by adding avocado or swapping tuna for salmon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.