Tuna Sushi Ball Recipe
These tuna sushi balls are a simple way to get sushi flavor without the assembly mess. They are neat, satisfying, and quick to prepare for lunch or a light dinner.
Equipment
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
For the Tuna Filling
- 1 can tuna in water drained
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 sheet nori cut into strips
Instructions
- Mix the tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Wet your hands and flatten a small amount of rice.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the tuna mixture into the center of the flattened rice.
- Wrap the rice around the filling and form it into a ball shape.
- Stick a small strip of nori onto the outside of each ball.
- Chill the sushi balls for 30 minutes before you serve them.
Notes
These tuna sushi balls became my go-to when I wanted sushi flavor without the mess—they are easy, neat, and satisfying.
By Grace Williams, Contributor at Recipes by Betty.