Appetizers
Onigiri
20 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Onigiri pair well with cucumbers, both pickled and fresh. Onigiri with cod roe are especially delicious. Some people fill the rice balls (onigiri are often called exactly that) with tuna and mayonnaise. Experiment and share your masterpieces. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. Combine the prepared rice with butter, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Step 2
2. Cut the onion into fine strips.
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Step 3
3. Mash the canned tuna with a fork. Add onion, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and pepper. Mix well.
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Step 4
4. Season the chilled rice with any herbs and seasonings.
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Step 5
5. Use a mold to shape the onigiri. Rice layer — tuna filling — rice layer. Serve the dish, garnished with nori leaves as desired.