Tuna Mayo Inari Sushi: Creamy & Zesty Delight
Boost Your Appetite with Zesty Tuna Mayo Inari Sushi!
Discover a delightful twist on inari sushi! This recipe features a generous topping of creamy, savory tuna mayo, perfectly complemented by a tangy pickled onion relish. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the classic tuna mayo combination in a fresh and exciting format, ideal for a quick lunch, a picnic, or a light dinner. The crisp, refreshing pickled onions cut through the richness of the tuna mayo, creating a balanced and incredibly satisfying bite.
Basic Inari Sushi Ingredients- 1 Inari Sushi Kit (with seasoned fried tofu pouches and sushi vinegar mix)
- 1.5 cups Cooked Sushi Rice
Tangy Pickled Onion Ingredients- 1 Onion (medium)
- 1/3 Tbsp Coarse Salt
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar (rice vinegar recommended)
Creamy Tuna Mayo Filling Ingredients- 1 Can Tuna (drained)
- 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 Pinches Salt
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
- 1 Onion (medium)
- 1/3 Tbsp Coarse Salt
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar (rice vinegar recommended)
Creamy Tuna Mayo Filling Ingredients- 1 Can Tuna (drained)
- 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 Pinches Salt
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the zesty pickled onions. Finely shred one medium onion and place it in a bowl. Add 1/3 tablespoon of coarse salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Mix well and let it sit for about 15 minutes to pickle. After pickling, firmly squeeze out any excess liquid from the onions. This will ensure they remain crisp and add a wonderful tangy counterpoint to the sushi.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious tuna mayo filling. In a separate bowl, combine one can of drained tuna with the squeezed pickled onions. Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 pinches of salt, and 1 pinch of black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. Adding the pickled onions to the tuna mayo not only adds a delightful crunch and tang but also helps to cut through any potential fishiness from the canned tuna, resulting in a fresher, more complex flavor.
Step 3
Prepare 1.5 cups of warm cooked rice. If using an inari sushi kit, follow the package instructions to mix the sushi vinegar seasoning into the rice. Gently fold the seasoning into the rice using a spatula, being careful not to mash the grains. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed for a perfectly seasoned sushi rice.
Step 4
Gently open each seasoned fried tofu pouch (inari). Spoon the prepared sushi rice into the pouches, filling them about three-quarters full. Top each filled pouch generously with the prepared tuna mayo mixture. You can spread it smoothly or mound it for a more abundant look.
Step 5
And there you have it – delicious Tuna Mayo Inari Sushi, perfectly balancing the rich creaminess of the tuna mayo with the crisp, zesty pickled onions! Inari sushi is wonderfully easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Topping it elevates it to a special dish. Using pantry staples like canned tuna, you can transform simple inari sushi into a gourmet delight with this tuna mayo topping. The pickled onions are the secret ingredient that prevents the tuna mayo from being too heavy, adding a refreshing crunch and bright flavor that makes each bite exciting. Enjoy this delightful fusion of flavors and textures!
