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Easy Tuna Rice Balls

Easy Tuna Rice Balls: Quick, Tasty, and Totally Customizable

Easy Tuna Rice Balls are a quick, budget-friendly lunch that’s deliciously portable and customizable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rice balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Can be swapped for brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Can replace with mashed chickpeas or crumbled tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Use plant-based mayo for a vegan option
  • 1 sheet Seaweed (Nori) Torn into small strips
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce For serving
  • Chopped Vegetables e.g., diced carrots or cucumbers

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear, then combine it with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled sushi rice with drained tuna, mayonnaise, and sesame oil. Mix in torn nori until well combined.
  3. Wet hands and scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture, shaping it into triangular or round rice balls.
  4. Serve immediately with a side of soy sauce, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2rice ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the rice to cool completely before mixing to prevent mushiness. Aim for equal portions when shaping for presentation.

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