Hearty and Delicious Tuna Mayo Rice Balls

Super Simple Tuna Mayo Rice Balls: Ready in 5 Minutes! #3

Hearty and Delicious Tuna Mayo Rice Balls

Introducing the perfect tuna mayo rice balls for busy mornings or a quick meal replacement! The delightful combination of fresh tuna, sweet and tangy pickled radish, and savory seaweed will create a flavor that everyone loves. They are even more appealing because you can make them quickly with basic ingredients you likely have at home. Let’s start making these delicious rice balls right away!

Recipe Info

  • Category : Rice / Porridge / Rice cake
  • Ingredient Category : Processed foods
  • Occasion : Quick & Easy
  • Cooking : Others
  • Servings : 1 serving
  • Difficulty : Anyone

Basic Ingredients

  • 1.5 servings of warm cooked rice (approx. 300g)
  • 3/5 can of tuna, drained (approx. 70g)
  • 36g pickled radish (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 sheet of seaweed (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

First, carefully drain the oil from the tuna can. You can do this by placing the tuna in a sieve or pressing it with a spoon. We’ll be using about 3/5 of the can.

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Finely chop the pickled radish. If it’s chopped too coarsely, it might not mix well with the rice, so it’s best to chop it as finely as possible. Prepare about 36g.

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Prepare a large bowl and add 1.5 servings of warm cooked rice. If the rice is too hot, the ingredients might not mix well, so it’s best to use it when it’s warm but has cooled down slightly.

Step 4

Add the drained tuna to the rice. The savory flavor of the tuna will blend with the rice, enhancing its taste.

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Step 5

Add the finely chopped pickled radish and mix it with the rice. The crunchy texture and sweet and sour taste of the pickled radish will cut through any richness and balance the flavors.

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Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to help the ingredients bind together. Mayonnaise will smoothly connect the tuna and rice and add a creamy, savory flavor.

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Step 7

Finely chop 1 sheet of seaweed and add it to the mixture. Using plain seaweed rather than seasoned seaweed will allow you to better appreciate its natural savory flavor. Seaweed flakes can also be used.

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Add half a tablespoon of sesame oil for an extra layer of aroma. The nutty fragrance of sesame oil will elevate the taste of the rice balls. (This is optional, but it makes them even more delicious!)

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Add 1 tablespoon of whole sesame seeds for added nuttiness and visual appeal. The popping texture of the sesame seeds also adds to the enjoyment.

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Now, gently mix all the ingredients with a spatula or your hands until well combined. It’s important to mix gently to avoid mashing the rice grains. Once evenly mixed, shape the mixture into bite-sized round balls.

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Enjoy your delicious homemade tuna mayo rice balls! They make a satisfying meal, a great snack, or a perfect side dish for a bento box. Yum yum, enjoy!

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