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Healthy Tuna Rice Balls

Healthy Tuna Rice Balls

Delicious and nutritious Healthy Tuna Rice Balls made with sushi rice and mayo, perfect for meal prep or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 balls
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice and Tuna Base
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 150 grams canned tuna
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons Japanese mayo, kewpie
  • 1-1? cups shredded roasted seaweed

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • spatula
  • gloves

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large bowl, add the rice, sesame oil, mayo, tuna, and seaweed.
  2. Mix until everything is combined. Add more mayo if needed.
  3. Press down the mixture and use a spatula to cut the rice into 8 triangles.
  4. With clean hands or while wearing gloves, roll up each portion into a ball. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball

Notes

For flavor customization, consider adding chopped green onions or sesame seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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