Tuna Mayo Onigiri That's Better than Japanese Convenience Store [Secret Recipe]

[@StraightUpEats]

See how they make rice balls in Korea! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2bUgXuojKmlm8U If you've been to Japan, have you ever had these tuna mayo onigiri? They're so good and you have to try them if you haven't! You'll love this recipe and the flavor will transport back to Japan!

[@elvinawashington910]

Hello Ken , yeeees mmmm Onigiri 🤤I love Onigiri mmmm thank you for making these. I've always have a problem wrapping these beauties, now I can wrap them the way you have it, it's much easier for me . You know I'm going to try and make the Japanese mayo and see how it turns out will let you know. Your Onigiri is really full of tuna yes it looks so delicious never heard of adding ketup though will try it. Maybe when I visit you can make it for me as well. Love the foodie humor 😂it's always such a pleasure to see creativity from you and Mrs eats. Until then my saying Always keep it simple , keep it fresh and always cooking . And be safe love you guys 😘

[@StraightUpEats]

Thank you Elvina! I’m surprised a lot of people have with shaping them, so I’ll make sure to address it in a future video! I think you will enjoy these very much! They’re so tasty and easy to make! Thanks for always watching and we’ll definitely keep it cooking!

[@elvinawashington910]

@@StraightUpEats Your welcome! but I really enjoy and always look forward to seeing what food goodies you have next 😋I know you put a lot of time and work into your video's and I can say how much l appreciate you and Mrs eats. See soon 🤗

[@TheGoodfellowRobin]

I squeeze my rice like it owes me money, broke my sister's heart and poisoned my dog.

[@StraightUpEats]

So you just end up with tuna mayo mochi, eh?

[@chelseaoates610]

I tried Kewpie mayo for the first time a couple weeks ago and.....I LOVE IT!! I switched out regular mayo for it now and its great, even using it on steamed veggies in the bentos I make. I will be making this tuna mayo onigiri soon since I have canned tuna I need to use

[@Evanthebat15]

I lost it when you said "It doesn't owe you money nor did it break your little sister's heart"😂🤣

[@Alimakingherway]

I've been trying to recreate this recipe after my husband and I stayed in Japan, and I think I've finally found the perfect one! Thank you!

[@USSOBRIEN]

me too. I was stationed in Yokosuka, and used to LOVE them!

[@melisawilson1082]

LOVE LOVE LOVE..I ate this everyday when I was in Japan

[@dallisnicole7101]

CHOCOLATE?! I had Japanese curry years ago and absolutely loved it. I could eat it for the rest of my life. That was at Disney world believe it or not and no where since then have I been able to find that perfect curry again. I've tried the roux's and always found them lacking "something" I assumed it was the Japanese sweet potato but now I know. It must be the chocolate. I could literally cry.

[@tatsuyamomoko9546]

Is it the sweetness that's lacking?

[@grantcarrillo6564]

Came here from mrs.eats, and holy crap this channel is SO good!!!!

[@Ellen_Musik]

Thank you for these tips! I loves these onigiri in Japan and missed them, I am so excited to be able to make them at home!

[@MrsEats]

My favorite onigiri!! You definitely use the kakushi ahi!! It’s just so simple to make and AMAZING!! It’s mugen onigiri (infinite Onigiri)!!!

[@mitsouparker]

I weirdly had all ingredients you mentioned and omg it turned out so good 🥰🥰 finally was able to recreate them!

[@kerposo]

Dude, I’m literally drooling.

[@tdbs590]

Very interesting, thanks for the informative video! Strangely, of all the food I've had on my trips to Japan, I miss convenient store onigiri the most...can't wait to try your recipe.

[@StraightUpEats]

Hahah! Those onigiri are unforgettable, aren’t they? That was the first thing I ate on my second trip back to Japan! They’re so simple, yet tasty! Thanks for watching and let me know how they come out!

[@tdbs590]

Yes they are unforgettable, but so was my dinner!! Your recipe is genius! I did the same magic on salmon too and my hubby couldn't stop at 2...or 3...or...8! Thank you for satisfying our bellies! Looking forward to learning more from your channel 👍

[@Glenn..quagmire]

this channel is so underrated!!!! I'm surprised there's only 6k subs.

[@benteotso4572]

Watched the video yesterday. Made the tuna mayo onigiri today. My 10 y/o son loves it! According to him, it's the number one onigiri for him. Thank you sir! I hope you can also share your salmon onigiri recipe soon. Will also try the chijimi recipe tonight. Wish me luck!💙

[@TheGorillafoot]

Awesome! Thanks for making this. Can't wait to try making this. I have got this so many times and have always wanted to make it myself.

[@safichii]

The simple comment of ‘if that didn’t surprise you, press that dislike button twice’ is the reason I’m subscribing...I like this humour along with good sushi..👌👌👌

[@fmilton20]

"Dashi will give it a savory sweet smoky seafoodyness. Trust me it tastes a lot better than it sounds" How does that not sound amazing? I have to find this stuff asap.

[@USSOBRIEN]

When I tell you I used to eat these UP at the convenience stores by the train station in Yokosuka, I mean it. Great snack after drinking Chu-Hi's

[@Yoykiwi2]

We tried it tonight and it’s so delicious!! Thanks for sharing!

[@StraightUpEats]

My pleasure Joyce! I’m glad you enjoyed them! How many were you able to make? Have you ever had tuna mayo rice balls at the convenience store in Japan?

[@YourWi116eDone]

THIS RECIPE IS LEGIT!!!!!!!!!!

[@RockDog645]

Dude, that tuna Mayo mix was to die for! So good! The only change I made was to add a little fresh cracked black pepper. I never would have thought to add the ketchup, but the hint of spice/sweetness it adds is key. Thanks for sharing!

[@SpieleSuchti894]

wooow, the like button glowed when he said hit the like button

[@alexill]

Looks delicious ! Nice video 🙂

[@StraightUpEats]

Thanks so much Al! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Have you ever had these onigiri before?

[@Del-Lebo]

Omg So hungry! Great recipe ! Thank you!

[@hibyenow20]

This was very delicious! I also made a rice ball dipped in furikake. Thank you for the great recipe!

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

Thank you for another great video! I have been making these for awhile but wondered why the taste wasnt the same! maybe one could add a tiny bit of sugar if they like the sweeter version. but what a great idea...the Ketchup and MSG mayo must be why it wasnt quite the same?! LOL. I use ketchup and Mayo for dipping french fries or just mayo with a little cajun spice seasoning is great with sweet potato french fries! I also have added shitake mushroom powder to up Umami in my hubs vegetarian Onigiri. I keep a jar of powdered dashi and shitaki for adding that little extra to foods. I always get great ideas to enhance my recipes. Love you both! Be well.

[@StraightUpEats]

Hey Creative! Good to see you again! Yes, it’s just not the same when you make it home, right? It’s definitely partly the ketchup and MSG mayo, haha! But also the soy sauce and dashi powder! When you combine them all together, it’s like magic in a bowl! Oh yes, I’m all too familiar with the mayo & ketchup dip! In fact, where I’m from in the US, people dip their boiled crawfish into it, haha! Hey, that tip for shiitake mushroom powder is genius! I bet it just adds SO much flavor! Mayb using that in this tuna mayo onigiri will make them EXTRA delicious!

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

@@StraightUpEats I hadnt even thought of it for crawfish but then again I don't like crawfish anymore only my boys eat crawfish now I will have to tell them to try it next time they eat it since we all love a good mayo dip. I bet they would be good with the mayo cajun seasoning version too. Cant wait to try your version of the onigiri! Be well!

[@fnas2010]

She was over the moon with that amount of filling .. so cute 😂

[@Molochai]

Can't wait to try this tonight! Thank you! I don't have powdered dashi so I'll probably add a bit of maggi liquid seasoning instead

[@thoughtsatteatime5262]

I love this video!

[@leonardpearlman4017]

I was thinking to make this in the Musubi Press, sort of like a rice sandwich. The Merciful Algorithm brought me here, this seems like it might be better. I have that plastic press, too! If the Tuna was prepared dry ("soboro") it might work. Hm. Well, rice balls it is!

[@miroslavduska3068]

děkuji za perfekt info jak připravit onigiri

[@asofial95]

Did something sort of similar and sadly I only had long grain rice 😂 but wow, it was good!!!

[@courtneycoleman9286]

If I want these for lunches can I make them up and leave them in the refrigerator for a couple of days? Thank you for delicious recipes.

[@32lilbruce]

OMG Onigiri was the other food i fell in love with there! the smoked salmon one was my favorite!! I bought it almost every morning for breakfast lol

[@maridatweeb3509]

Hi! I saw you from reddit. Looks good

[@StraightUpEats]

Hi Mari, welcome and thank you! Glad to have you here and I hope you find my other recipes useful! I look forward to chatting with you and hearing your thoughts! Have you eaten onigiri before?

[@maridatweeb3509]

@@StraightUpEats Yes I have. I remember having onigiri from Asakusa when I visited my relatives living in Japan. But when I got back I couldn't make good onigiri. I didn't know how to form it either so the video really helped with that. I also didn't know that that's the type of mayo to use. I only ever used Kewpie for dipping or sandwiches.

[@Moneypanda012]

“Hit that dislike button-twice” is see what you did there 😏 immediately subscribed.

[@crispypopped2148]

I tried mixing it with ketchup for the first time. Definitely going to add in ketchup every single time from now on!

[@jesninivamontes7284]

What kind of ketchup did you use, banana or tomato? Thanks

[@shutthehellurmouth]

@@jesninivamontes7284 if not specified it's probably tomato ketchup, I have never heard of banana ketchup before

[@calianne1160]

@@shutthehellurmouth we mostly use banana ketchup here

[@sweetmatcha]

@@shutthehellurmouth it’s a staple in the Philippines

[@dududalcinar]

l always put wasabi with tuna and mayo... it's more tasty. l fall in love wit ONIGIRI, it's easier and cheaper than sushi.

[@monmon3681k]

I need to try it out. I dream of onigiri which taste like Japanese konbini's ones 😭😭 I know they are full of bad ingredients but if yours taste alsmot like them. I will try.

[@doggodoggo3000]

oh dang. youre right. my filling never tastes right. ive tried a few recipes. this is the one. i subbed the ketchup for sriracha though.

[@jalan508]

It looks very tasty. Thank you for the recipe. Quick question. When you make the onigiri does the rice need to be warm or cool? Thank you.

[@StraightUpEats]

Warm, but cool enough to handle!

[@jalan508]

@@StraightUpEats Thank you for the comment. I can't wait to try it.

[@hibyenow20]

Ohh yummy I need to run to the Japanese grocery store!!! 🤤

[@ayahssi4958]

This is so good! I got it on the airplane LOL

[@peyrickyyhen3363]

“The rice doesn’t owe you money” 😂😂

[@SeanBerdin]

"This is, *YES* "

[@dj-mt1pz]

I love this so much - the only ingredient I’m missing is the nori sheets. Other than that, I can see myself making myself this for lunch on a daily base :)

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

Since we are going into winter season I would love to see some hot pot and soup idea videos! Like Korean Jeongol made three ways Mandu (만두 전골), Bulgogi jeongol then vegetarian option like a veggie Dubu or a Beoseot Jeongol and a video on a Japanese Nabe or Shabu Shabu 3 ways! I am trying to move more of our meals to easy options like Jeongol during the week where we can all sit and talk while the food simmers and offer with Banchan. Love your recipes! ( also would love juk recipes vegetarian and meat) Options if you do not have a hot pot or a donabe? would a Cast iron pot work?

[@Raeitc]

I have so much trouble with the shaping. It just turns into a blob. Keep practicing I guess. Great recipe will be trying soon!

[@StraightUpEats]

Hi Rachel! Are you using short-grain Asian rice (preferably Japanese rice)? If not, that could be the reason why the shape doesn’t hold together. If you are, you might be using too much water on your hands to shape the rice, but honestly, that won’t be the main reason why your rice doesn’t hold together.

[@Raeitc]

Yah using sushi rice that we buy from the Asian food market (I live in Australia). I think I just need more practice and perhaps more patience!

[@StraightUpEats]

Ah I see! Yes, just keep practicing and you’ll get it eventually! Let me know if you still have problems after trying it out and I’ll make sure to focus on the shaping in the next video!

[@Raeitc]

Thanks so much

[@StraightUpEats]

My pleasure Rachel!

[@sockmonkeyjg]

Surprised there is no green onions

[@teeyel_leyeet]

You speaking Inumaki Toge's language

[@Elizabeth84517]

I made this but I used spicy ketchup because that’s what I had. It wasn’t bad at all, but I think the recipe could use more mayo; final result seemed kinda dry.

[@MagicBananaSofia12]

you’re wrong, the rice does owe me money. i will squeeze as hard as necessary to be repaid

[@jlastre]

I made this today. It came out a disaster. It was all my fault. I used day old rice microwaved and my manual dexterity is bad because of a staph infection I had last year and my recent diagnosis of lupus. Still it made me happy to be able to do it as I probably should have died last year.

[@レーヤ-q6n]

"if it didn't surprise you, hit that dislike button... twice" PLEASE HAHA

[@HNeko-wi4ii]

😆 @ "hit the dislike button, twice." Thank you, Mrs. Eats, for introducing me to this channel!

[@oriono2470]

Wa ait should I drained the tuna before putting it in the bowl

[@lapostropheATLA]

I Hit the dislike button twice and then hit the like button. You're so funny. I will make onigiri tonight! thank you for the recipe.

[@boblob3509]

"The rice doesn't owe you money" lol

[@Hughjasslol1]

Hit the dislike button twice 🤣🤣

[@lorenn107]

I'm all about being pro Japanese ingredients, but trashing American ingredients when you probably have a largely American audience doesn't make the most sense.

[@GhastlyAssassin]

Him preferring and using Japanese mayo is not "trashing American ingredients"

[@UnknownUnitW10]

Eh, I've been using long grain and so far it's not lost its form.