Description
Enjoy these delicious Spicy Tuna Rice Balls as a fun appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- Nori sheets, cut into strips
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Once the sushi rice is cooked, remove it from heat and let it steam for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff gently with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking, take a small handful of rice, and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center, then mold the rice around it to form a ball shape.
- Take a strip of nori and wrap it around the rice ball for extra flavor and zest.
- Your Spicy Tuna Rice Balls are ready to enjoy! Serve them as a main dish or as a fun appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rice balls
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg