Tuna Mayo Takoyaki Rice Balls: The Perfect Kids’ Snack!
Tuna Mayo Takoyaki Rice Balls: The Perfect Kids’ Snack!
A Secretly Simple Meal You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner: Takoyaki-Style Rice Balls
As the kids’ school break rolls on, I’m constantly wondering what to make for their meals each day! It’s hard to just keep making fried eggs every single meal, right? The kids absolutely love takoyaki, so I decided to create a ‘rice ball takoyaki’ alternative. They’ve been asking for takoyaki non-stop, so instead of the hard-to-find original, I topped these rice balls with bonito flakes and sauce, making them look quite like takoyaki! It’s a simple yet delightful way to satisfy their cravings.
Rice Ball Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 100g canned tuna, drained
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Topping Ingredients- Takoyaki sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- Scallions, finely chopped
- Takoyaki sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- Scallions, finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 100g of canned tuna. Drain the oil thoroughly by placing the tuna in a sieve. This step ensures the rice balls won’t be greasy and will have a clean, pleasant taste.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 bowl of warm rice, the drained tuna, 1/3 tsp of salt, and 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. Mix everything together well until evenly incorporated. You can use a spatula or your hands to gently mix the rice, ensuring the grains don’t clump together.
Step 3
Take portions of the rice and tuna mixture and shape them into 6 round rice balls. Aim for a size that’s easy for children to eat in one bite, which they’ll surely love.
Step 4
Arrange the bonito flakes attractively on top of each rice ball. Drizzle takoyaki sauce in a zigzag pattern over the bonito flakes. Finally, add a light drizzle of mayonnaise and sprinkle the finely chopped scallions on top as a garnish. Your delicious Tuna Mayo Takoyaki Rice Balls are now ready!
