Onigiri
Onigiri, traditional Japanese rice balls, are a versatile and convenient snack or meal option. This recipe provides instructions for making one onigiri, perfect for a quick and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Japanese rice
- Salt
- Fillings of your choice (e.g., seasoned seaweed, cooked salmon, pickled plum)
- Soy sauce or dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cook 1/2 cup of Japanese rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- While the rice is still warm, wet your hands and sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your palms.
- Take a small handful of cooked rice and flatten it in the palm of your hand.
- Place your desired filling, such as a piece of seasoned seaweed or a spoonful of cooked salmon, in the center of the rice.
- Fold the rice over the filling to encase it completely, shaping it into a triangle or ball.
- Repeat the process to make additional onigiri with different fillings if desired.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Place the onigiri in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the onigiri warm or at room temperature with a side of soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Note
- Use short-grain Japanese rice for the best texture and stickiness.
- Wet your hands before shaping the rice balls to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with different fillings such as salmon, tuna, pickled plum, or seasoned seaweed.