Protein-Packed Tuna Rice Balls for a Quick Lunch

These protein-packed tuna rice balls are a nostalgic Korean snack made with seasoned rice, creamy tuna mayo, and a touch of sesame. Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or a quick bite on the go. Pair with seaweed soup for a comforting, balanced meal. Watch the recipe video!

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Protein-Packed Tuna Rice Balls for a Quick Lunch

These tuna rice balls take me right back to childhood. My mom used to make them for me as a quick bite, and now I love having them as a protein-packed lunch or snack on the go. Enjoy this simple recipe with our Seaweed Soup!

Protein-Packed Tuna Rice Balls Recipe

Ingredients

Canned Tuna, Rice, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Mayo, Seaweed, Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, season cooked rice with rice vinegar and salt, set aside
  2. Open a can of tuna and drain the oil well
  3. In a new bowl, add the tuna and mayo and mix well
  4. Make a rice ball with a depression in the centre
  5. Fill the depression with a scoop of tuna mayo
  6. Reform the rice into a ball around the tuna
  7. Add some sesame seeds or seaweed (optional)

How to make the Tuna Rice Balls: watch the video

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