Tuna rice balls, known as onigiri in Japanese cuisine, are beloved for their simplicity and versatility. People enjoy them as a snack or light meal, whether on the go, packed into a bento box, or as a quick bite. These rice balls embody a staple of Japanese culinary culture. Today, I’ll show you how to make delicious tuna rice balls using leftover rice—a perfect way to repurpose leftovers into a satisfying dish!
Have you ever cooked more rice than you needed, only to find yourself unsure what to do with the leftovers the next day, often ending up throwing them away? Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered with several recipes to make the most of leftover rice. Say goodbye to food waste with these easy and delicious ideas!
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How to make tuna rice balls
Ingredients
- Leftover cooked sushi rice about 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 carrot shredded
- 2 eggs
- 2 cans tuna 110 grams each can, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 peasized wasabi
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Tuna rice.
- In a bowl, mix the leftover rice, rice vinegar, soy sauce and salt until well combined.
- Shred the carrots.Add 1 tea spoon of oil olive in a cooking pan, fry the shredded carrots, add it into the prepared rice.
- Scramble the eggs, add into the prepared rice.
- Add drained tuna, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, wasabi, sesame seeds into the prepared rice.Mix all the ingredients well.
- If you just want a quick meal, then the tuna rice is ready for consume!
- For nice presentation, picnic, lunch box, or a snack/side dish, it would be better to shape it into a rice ball.
Shape the tuna rice ball.
- Use a latex glove, or wet your hands lightly with water to prevent sticking. Take a small handful of leftover sushi rice and gently shape it into a compact ball or triangle.
- Arrange the tuna rice balls on a serving platter or pack them into a bento box for a convenient meal or snack. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
