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Savory Tuna and Cucumber Onigiri

Craft these delightful tuna and cucumber onigiri for a quick, satisfying meal or snack. They're simple to assemble, featuring a delicious combination of savory tuna, crisp cucumber, and perfectly seasoned rice, all neatly encased in nori.

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HOW TO MAKE IT

Let's cook.

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In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and finely diced cucumber. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

02

Lightly wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking. Sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your palms.

03

Take about 1/2 cup of the cooled cooked rice and flatten it into an oval shape in one hand.

04

Place about 1 tablespoon of the tuna mixture in the center of the rice.

05

Gently bring the edges of the rice together to cover the filling, then carefully shape the rice into a triangle or oval, pressing firmly but not too tightly.

06

Repeat with the remaining rice and tuna mixture to make 4 onigiri.

07

Wrap each onigiri with a strip of nori, pressing it gently to adhere to the rice. Serve immediately or pack for later.

About This Recipe

Craft these delightful tuna and cucumber onigiri for a quick, satisfying meal or snack. They're simple to assemble, featuring a delicious combination of savory tuna, crisp cucumber, and perfectly seasoned rice, all neatly encased in nori.
Savory Tuna and Cucumber Onigiri
Simple ingredients.
Big flavor.
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Chef's Tips

For best results, use freshly cooked and cooled short-grain rice. If the rice is too warm, it will be difficult to shape. You can also use a plastic wrap to help shape the onigiri if you prefer not to use your hands directly.
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Easy Substitutions

Instead of tuna, you can use canned salmon or shredded cooked chicken. For a vegetarian option, try a filling of pickled plum (umeboshi) or seasoned cooked mushrooms. If you don't have nori sheets, you can serve the rice and filling as a rice bowl.
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Storage & Reheating

Store leftover onigiri in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The nori may become soft over time. It is best enjoyed fresh.
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