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Tuna Mayo Rice Balls

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These Tuna Mayo Rice Balls are a quick and delicious Japanese-inspired snack or lunch made with sushi rice, creamy mayo, savory tuna, and roasted seaweed. Perfect for meal prep or bento boxes.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 rice balls

Ingredients

2 cups prepared sushi rice

150 grams canned tuna, drained

1 tablespoon sesame oil

23 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie-style)

1 to cups torn roasted seaweed

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix rice, sesame oil, tuna, mayo, and seaweed until well combined.

  2. Flatten the mixture and divide into 8 equal portions.

  3. With clean hands, shape each portion into a compact ball.

  4. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Add more mayo if the mixture is too dry.
  • Use gloves or wet hands to avoid rice sticking.
  • Try with sriracha for a spicy kick or wrap with large seaweed sheets for a traditional look
  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: snack
  • Method: No-cook / Hand-formed
  • Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
  • Diet: Halal