Tuna Mayo Onigiri (Japanese "Sea Chicken" Rice Balls)

Name: Tuna Mayo Onigiri (Japanese "Sea Chicken" Rice Balls)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 700 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice (preferably freshly cooked, still warm)); 80 g canned tuna (oil-packed for flavor or water-packed for lighter option, thoroughly drained); 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise); 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 pinch ground black pepper (freshly ground if possible); 6 strips roasted seaweed for sushi (nori) (wrap right before eating for crispiness)

Instructions

Prep:15min

Tuna mayo is one of the most popular rice ball fillings. Not only is it delicious, but it's super accessible, fast and easy to make. This recipe is perfect for lunch, bento boxes or a quick snack!

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:04:30 GMT