Description
Savory Easy Tuna Rice Balls are a quick, customizable, and budget-friendly meal option that offers a delicious flavor explosion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or brown rice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 can canned tuna (or substitute with mashed chickpeas or crumbled tofu)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or plant-based mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons nori flakes (or crushed seaweed)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped vegetables (like carrots or bell peppers)
- to taste spices (like sriracha or jalapeños)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, sesame oil, mayonnaise, canned tuna (or your chosen substitute), and nori flakes. Ensure everything is evenly distributed for a flavorful base.
- Stir thoroughly until well-combined. You can add more mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier texture, ensuring you achieve a moist and slightly sticky mixture.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bowl, and then slice it into 8 triangular portions. This will help in shaping your rice balls uniformly.
- Take each portion and roll it into a compact ball with your hands, ensuring they are tightly packed to hold their shape while eating.
- Enjoy your savory Easy Tuna Rice Balls immediately or refrigerate them for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing and rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg