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Tekka Onigiri Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cans of tuna
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds
- Nori sheets

Special Equipment Needed:
- Rice cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Plastic wrap

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a rice cooker, add the rinsed rice and water and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
4. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
6. Take a small amount of rice and form it into a triangle shape using your hands.
7. Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of the triangle-shaped rice.
8. Cover the tuna mixture with more rice and shape it into a triangle.
9. Wrap the onigiri with plastic wrap to keep its shape.
10. Cut the nori sheets into small strips and wrap them around the onigiri.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Rice cooker: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Serving size:
- Makes 6 onigiri

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Protein: 16g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of tuna, you can use salmon or chicken.
- Instead of soy sauce, you can use tamari or coconut aminos.
- Instead of sesame oil, you can use olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Instead of green onions, you can use chives or scallions.

Variations:
- Add chopped avocado to the tuna mixture.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Add pickled vegetables to the onigiri.

Tips and Tricks:
- Wet your hands with water before shaping the rice to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
- Use a spoon to help shape the rice into a triangle.
- You can also use a onigiri mold to shape the rice.

Storage Instructions:
- Store the onigiri in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
- Remove the plastic wrap and wrap the onigiri in a damp paper towel.
- Microwave for 30 seconds or until heated through.

Presentation Ideas:
- Arrange the onigiri on a plate and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Nori sheets

Pairings:
- Miso soup
- Edamame
- Japanese pickles

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Seaweed salad
- Grilled vegetables
- Tempura

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the rice is too dry, add a little more water when cooking.
- If the rice is too sticky, reduce the amount of water when cooking.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure the tuna is fully cooked before using it in the recipe.
- Store the onigiri in the refrigerator to prevent bacteria growth.

Food History:
- Onigiri is a popular Japanese snack that is often eaten on-the-go.

Flavor Profiles:
- The onigiri has a savory and slightly sweet flavor from the tuna mixture and vinegar rice.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the onigiri as a snack or as part of a Japanese-style lunch.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Salty, Umami, Tangy, Nutty