Ahi Tuna Onigiri
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Author:
Joseph Choi
Calories
200
This is one of those fridge staples that feels almost too simple until you taste it :). Ahi tuna onigiri is clean, savory, and incredibly satisfying, built on warm rice, fresh tuna, and just enough seasoning to let each ingredient shine. It’s the kind of bite that feels light but pulls you back for more.
The tuna is gently dressed in soy sauce and sesame oil, giving it a silky, umami-rich depth that soaks into the rice. Green onions add a sharp freshness, while wasabi furikake brings subtle heat and texture throughout. Wrapped in crisp nori, each onigiri delivers contrast — soft, tender, and slightly briny all at once.
A final touch of sesame oil ties everything together, adding a nutty aroma and richness that elevates the entire bite. It’s a small detail, but it transforms this from a simple rice ball into something deeply craveable.
Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or an easy fridge restock, this ahi tuna onigiri is the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
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1 cup sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced (about 6 oz)
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2 cups cooked white rice (slightly warm)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 tsp wasabi furikake
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3 nori sheets, cut in half (for 6 pieces)
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6 onigiri wraps
Directions
Season the tuna. In a bowl, combine diced ahi tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sliced green onions. Mix gently and set aside.
Prepare the rice. Scoop warm white rice into portions. Sprinkle in wasabi furikake and lightly mix or layer into the rice.
Shape the onigiri. Wet your hands, then add a layer of rice, a spoonful of tuna, and top with more rice. Shape into triangles or rounds.
Wrap each onigiri with seaweed or use onigiri wraps to keep the nori crisp.
Place in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go meal.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 onigiri
- per serving
- Calories
- 200
- Carbs
- 25 grams
- Fat
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 10 grams

