Grilled Spicy Tuna Onigiri

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 13
Grilled Spicy Tuna Onigiri Recipe
in Japanese

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can tuna
1/2 onion
1/2 jalapeno
1 sheet nori ( dried seaweed )
4 1/2 ounces rice ( uncooked Korean or Japanese rice )
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon korean red pepper paste
1/2 tablespoon sugar water
1/2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sake

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
180
Sugar
0g
Fat
1g
Onigiri is a traditional Japanese snack that is usually made by shaping sticky rice into triangular or oval shapes and then filling them with different ingredients such as salmon, pickled plum or seasoned vegetables. Grilled Spicy Tuna Onigiri is a popular variation of this classic dish, with the filling mix of tuna mixed with Korean red pepper paste to give it a spicy zing. This recipe is a perfect quick snack when you're craving something filling and nutritious on the go or while taking a break. Easy to pack, transport, and eat, these Onigiri are an ideal option for anyone always on the move. Spicy Tuna Onigiri make a great addition to any lunch box, picnic basket or snack platter.

Instructions

1.Cook the rice and let it cool down.
2.Drain tuna and mix with chopped onion and jalapeno. Add 1 tablespoon of Korean red pepper paste, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar water, 1/2 tablespoon of water, 1 tablespoon of sake, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix well.
3.Take about 1/4 cup of cooked rice and make it into a ball, pressing with both of your palms. Place a spoonful of spicy tuna in the center of the rice ball and then cover it with more rice, so that you have what looks like a triangular rice ball. Repeat the process until you're out of ingredients.
4.Cut nori sheets into thin strips and wrap it around each onigiri.
5.Grill onigiri directly or in a pan over medium heat until the rice is golden brown as the seaweed crisps.

PROS

Grilled Spicy Tuna Onigiri are quick and easy to make, perfect for a snack or a picnic lunch.

They are tasty and filling even when cold.

The spicy tuna adds a unique flavor to this traditional Japanese dish.

CONS

This recipe requires a few ingredients that may not be readily available in all supermarkets or stores.

Onigiri is high in carbohydrates and sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tuna is a great source of protein and contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it also has cancer-fighting effects. Eating tuna is also said to help improve mood and alleviate depression thanks to its high levels of serotonin. Nori sheets contain iodine, making Onigiri a good snack option for those with an iodine deficiency. Consumption of iodine is necessary to maintain thyroid health and cognitive function.

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