Onigiri with Tuna
Description
A delicious snack for any gathering. Making a traditional Japanese dish isn't as difficult as it might seem at first glance. The secret to onigiri is sushi rice, because it has a special sticky texture that allows it to hold its shape and not fall apart. If you have large nori sheets, you can cut them into strips and attach them to the onigiri with a little water.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs completely clear. Then cover it with cold drinking water and let it stand for about 20 minutes so the rice absorbs a little moisture.
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Step 2
2. After that, put the rice on the heat and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook covered for 15 minutes, without stirring. Next, set the rice aside and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Prepare the dressing: mix rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and a little hot water. Dress the cooked rice with this mixture and mix well.
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Step 4
4. Prepare the filling: lightly mash the tuna flesh with a fork. Add finely chopped onion and mayonnaise, and mix until smooth.
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Step 5
5. Next, shape small triangles from the rice with your hands, place the filling in the center, and cover with a layer of rice. Wrap the onigiri in nori and sprinkle with sesame seeds.