Tuna and Avocado Onigiri

Tuna and Avocado Onigiri

Wild canned albacore is drained, flaked and mixed with kewpie mayo, sriracha and sesame oil. A sheet of nori goes onto plastic wrap with a scoop of sushi rice, sliced cucumber, the tuna and avocado, and the wrap does the shaping for you. Slice each ball in half. Makes two.

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Tuna and Avocado Onigiri

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

2

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Cuisine

Japanese-Inspired

Category

Snack

Indulge in the flavors of Japan with our Tuna Onigiri recipe. These hand-formed rice balls are filled with a flavorful tuna mixture, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Wrapped in seaweed for added crunch, they're ideal for a quick snack or a delightful addition to any meal. Simple, satisfying, and delicious!

Tuna and Avocado Onigiri

Ingredients

  • Premier Catch Canned Albacore Tuna

  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos

  • ¼ cup kewpie mayo

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp sriracha

  • 2 sheets nori

  • ½ cup cooked sushi rice, room temperature

  • sliced cucumber

  • sliced avocado

Directions

  1. Drain the tuna and add to a medium sized bowl. Flake apart with a fork.

  2. Add kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and coconut aminos to the tuna and mix until well combined.

    You can adjust the mayo and sriracha ratio to meet your preferences.

  3. Start by laying a piece of nori on saran wrap.

  4. Add a scoop of the sushi rice to the nori, a layer of sliced cucumber, and then add a small amount of the spicy tuna mixture and avocado to the center.

  5. Use the saran wrap to wrap up the nori until it forms a ball.

  6. Remove the saran wrap, slice the onigiri ball in half, and enjoy!

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