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Tuna Onigirazu (Tuna Rice Sandwich) Recipe

This is a simple version of a tuna onigirazu (rice sandwich) recipe that consists of a few ingredients. The idea is to make a few sandwiches at one time so they can be eaten over the upcoming days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 412 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

Coleslaw

  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 5 stalks green onions, chopped
  • ½ head of purple cabbage, shredded
  • 60 grams kewpie mayo
  • juice of one lemon use half first; then more for tasting
  • salt & pepper to taste

Tuna Mix

  • 200 grams canned tuna in water
  • 3 tablespoon kewpie mayo
  • ¼ tablespoon salt

Sushi Rice

  • 370 grams white rice, uncooked
  • 240 grams water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoon sugar or less to taste

For Wrapping

  • 6-8 large sheets of nori

Instructions
 

Make Rice

  • Clean the rice in a pot by washing it with water a few times. Add the measured water to the rice.
  • Place the pot of rice on high heat until it boils then bring to low heat and cover. Cook the rice for 15 to 20 minutes until all water has evaporated. Turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix the rice vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Then pour throughout the cooked rice. Use a wide spatula to fluff the rice while mixing in the vinegar and sugar. Set the rice aside.

Make Tuna Filling

  • Add the canned tuna to a bowl along with the mayo and salt. Mix everything together until combined. Set it aside.
    Bowl filled with tuna mixed with mayonnaise

Make Coleslaw

  • In a bowl, add the shredded cabbage, green onions, and carrots. Pour all of the mayo and half of the lemon juice.
    Carrots, chopped green onions, and shredded purple cabbage
  • Mix everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside.
    Closeup of shredded cabbage with carrots

Assemble the Onigirazu

  • On a flat surface place some cling wrap, then place a sheet of nori on top.
    Seaweed sheet on top of a plate
  • At the center of the sheet. Add some of the rice in a circular fashion, then some tuna on top.
    Tuna on top of rice on a sheet of seaweed
  • Add some of the coleslaw on top, and then finally, add more rice.
    Rice and vegetables on a sheet of seaweed
  • Wrap the edges of the nori around the filling then wrap the cling wrap around it. Repeat the steps until you run out of ingredients.
    A square sandwich covered with seaweed on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2608IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
Keyword japanaese food, onigirazu, simple onigirazu, sushi sandwich, tuna onigirazu