Description
These easy tuna rice balls are a delicious and kid-friendly snack or lunchbox addition. Made with canned tuna, rice, and simple seasonings, they come together quickly and are perfect for meal prep or on-the-go meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained tuna, mayonnaise, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- With clean hands, scoop a small amount of the mixture and shape into a ball or triangle, pressing firmly so it holds its shape.
- If desired, wrap a strip of nori around each rice ball for added flavor and decoration.
- Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Use sushi rice or short-grain rice for better shaping and stickiness.
- You can add finely chopped vegetables like carrots or cucumbers for extra nutrition.
- Great for lunchboxes—wrap them individually in plastic wrap for easy packing.
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
