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

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If you’ve ever been to Japan and had a tuna mayo onigiri at the convenience store, you may be wondering why your homemade version just isn’t as good. My first guess is that you’re using the wrong mayonnaise. But just because you used Japanese mayo doesn’t mean you’re going to get that convenience store taste.

The missing key is “Kakushi aji”, or hidden taste. This is a concept that the Japanese love to use in their foods to add a slightly different flavor dimension to their foods without completely changing the flavor of the dish. Watch the full video to learn all about making this delicious snack!

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[StraightUpEats]

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!

[TheGoodfellowRobin]

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

[chelseaoates]

I tried Kewpie mayo for the first time a couple weeks ago 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 <3

[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)!!!

[grantcarrillo]

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

[lilbruce]

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

[Evanthebat]

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

[Herbalifacialspa]

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!

[mitsouparker]

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

[tdbs]

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.

[Glenn..quagmire]

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

[fmilton]

"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.

[melisawilson]

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

[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!

[dallisnicole]

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.

[Yoykiwi]

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

[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.

[benteotso]

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!💙

[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..👌👌👌

[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.