Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Short-grain Japanese rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 can Canned tuna
• 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 sheets Nori seaweed sheets
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear, then cook it in a rice cooker or pot with the specified amount of water.

2. 2

   While the rice is cooking, drain the tuna and mix it in a small bowl with the mayonnaise and soy sauce.

3. 3

   Let the cooked rice cool slightly until it is comfortable to handle but still warm.

4. 4

   Wet your hands with water and rub a small amount of salt on your palms to prevent sticking and to season the rice.

5. 5

   Place a handful of rice in your hand, create a small indentation in the center, and place a teaspoon of the tuna mixture inside.

6. 6

   Gently fold the rice over the filling and press firmly with both hands to form a triangle or ball shape.

7. 7

   Cut the nori sheets into strips and wrap a strip around the bottom of each rice ball.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.