Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls Recipe
Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a popular snack or lunch item in Japan. They are simple to make and can be filled with various ingredients.
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 sheets Nori (seaweed) cut into strips
- 1 cup Filling of choice (e.g., tuna, salmon, pickled plum)
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker with the water.
3. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly.
4. Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with salt to prevent sticking.
5. Take a handful of rice and form it into a ball or triangle shape.
6. Make a small indentation in the center and add your filling.
7. Cover the filling with more rice and reshape.
8. Wrap a strip of nori around the rice ball.
9. Repeat with the remaining rice and filling.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg