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Onigiri

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • sushi rice (rinsed until the water runs clear)Grains300 g
  • waterBeverages360 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry30 ml
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • nori sheets (cut into strips)Pantry3 pieces
  • canned tuna (drained)Fish80 g
  • mayonnaisePantry30 g
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

325kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
5 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • rice mold

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    • Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
    • Cook the rice with the water until tender and let it steam.
    Step 1
  2. Season the rice

    • Warm the rice vinegar with the sugar and salt until dissolved.
    • Fold the seasoning into the rice and let it cool slightly.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the filling

    • Mix the drained tuna with the mayonnaise.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the onigiri

    • Wet your hands and shape the rice into balls or triangles, pressing a hollow in the center.
    • Fill with the tuna mixture and close the rice around it.
    • Coat with sesame seeds and wrap each onigiri with a nori strip.
    Step 4