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Onigiri

Delicious Japanese rice balls with customizable fillings, perfect for snacks or lunches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 sheet nori seaweed, cut into strips
  • Fillings of choice: umeboshi pickled plum, tuna salad, or cooked salmon

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap or onigiri mold
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker or pot, then cook according to the manufacturer's instructions or bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly, then mix in the salt and rice vinegar gently.
  4. Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking.
  5. Take a handful of rice and flatten it in your palm. Add a small amount of your chosen filling in the center, then mold the rice around it to form a triangle.
  6. Wrap a strip of nori around the Onigiri or leave it off if you prefer.
  7. Allow the Onigiri to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Enjoy your Onigiri fresh or pack them for later.

Notes

For extra flavor, try lightly toasting the nori before wrapping the Onigiri.