Onigiri

Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are a beloved dish made from steamed rice shaped into triangles or ovals, often wrapped in seaweed. With a wide array of filling options such as pickled plum, fish, or seasoned vegetables, onigiri offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Their versatility and portability make them suitable for picnics, lunchboxes, or a quick meal. This recipe guides you through a straightforward and traditional method to create flavorful onigiri at home, ensuring a satisfying culinary experience.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 sheets seaweed, nori
• 1 cup filling of choice, e.g., salmon, pickled plum, tuna mayo

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved to make sushi vinegar.
2. Spread cooked sushi rice in a shallow dish.
3. Drizzle sushi vinegar over the rice and mix gently with a cutting motion to evenly distribute.
4. Prepare a bowl of water with a pinch of salt to dampen your hands while shaping the rice.
5. With dampened hands, take a handful of seasoned rice and form a small mound in your palm.
6. Make an indentation in the center and add a spoonful of your chosen filling.
7. Cover the filling with more rice and shape it into a triangle or oval.
8. Wrap the formed rice ball with a strip of nori seaweed, pressing gently to adhere.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining rice and filling.
10. Serve the onigiri immediately or wrap and pack for later.

Keywords: Japanese, Lunch, Snack, Rice Balls, Portable

Spice Rack: Salt, Rice Vinegar

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