How to Make How to Make Rice Balls (Onigiri) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Onigiri, also known as rice balls, are a traditional Japanese food that have been enjoyed for centuries. These delicious snacks are made by shaping cooked rice into balls, and often filling them with tasty ingredients such as salmon, pickled plums, or grilled seaweed. Onigiri are a popular choice for packed lunches, picnics, and snacks on the go, and they are loved by people of all ages.

The beauty of onigiri lies in its simplicity. It requires just a few basic ingredients, and the en...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup short-grain rice, rinsed
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 sheets nori (dry seaweed), cut into 1-inch strips
  • salt to taste
  • seasoned sesame seeds to taste
  • shiso with hijiki (dried seaweed flakes) to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 6 rice balls

  • Combine rice and water in a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to low and cook until water is completely absorbed, 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from the heat; keep covered and steam for another 10 minutes. Remove lid and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Wet your hands and form small amounts of rice into triangle shapes if possible, or round balls. Wrap each onigiri with a strip of nori. Season with salt and garnish with sesame seeds and seaweed flakes.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 66mg