Description
Tuna Rice Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal option, combining rice and tuna with flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nori sheets, cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, drained tuna, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, shredded carrots, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into balls.
- Roll each rice ball in panko breadcrumbs for added crunch, if desired.
- If using nori, wrap a strip around each rice ball for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or wasabi to the mixture.
- Substitute canned salmon or chicken for the tuna for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Shaping
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg