Tunamayo Onigiri Rice Balls ツナマヨおにぎり

Ingredients

• 2 cupps Cooked rice
• 1 Small can of tuna in brine or oil (* 3 oz/95g in Australia)
• 1 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise (*1 )
• 1 Nori seaweed sheet

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the rice by rinsing it under cold water until the water runs clear. Then cook the rice according to the package instructions or by using a pot or rice cooker *2

2. 2

   Drain the brine or oil and empty the can of tuna into a small mixing bowl. Add the Japanese mayonnaise to it and combine well. Set it aside

3. 3

   Cut the nori seaweed sheet in half and toast them slightly.

4. 4

   Place some plastic wrap over a rice bowl.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 cup of cooked rice on the plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Make a small well in the centre of the rice and fill with a spoonful of the tuna mayo mixture.

7. 7

   Top with another 1/2 cup of cooked rice.

8. 8

   Lift up the plastic wrap and wrap around the rice ball to shape.

9. 9

   Shape the onigiri into a triangle (or ball) by gently squeezing the rice in the palm of your hands.

10. 10

    Wrap with nori: If desired, wrap the onigiri with a sheet of nori seaweed. The nori will provide a convenient handle for eating and add a bit of flavor.

11. 11

    Repeat: Repeat the shaping and wrapping process until you have made the desired number of tunamayo onigiri.