Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls Recipe
Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a popular snack or lunch item in Japan. They are made with seasoned rice and often contain a filling or topping.
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Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Bowl
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 sheets Nori (seaweed) cut into strips
- 1 cup Filling of choice (e.g., tuna, salmon, pickled plum)
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker with the water.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly.
- Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with salt.
- Take a handful of rice and form it into a ball or triangle shape.
- Make a small indentation in the center and add your filling.
- Cover the filling with more rice and shape it again.
- Wrap a strip of nori around the rice ball.
- Repeat with the remaining rice and filling.
Notes:
Onigiri can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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