Onigiri Recipe
The ultimate comfort food, Onigiri Recipe offers a delicious blend of flavors with every bite. These Japanese rice balls are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun picnic snack. With simple ingredients and endless filling options, you'll want to make them tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Japanese sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar optional
- 2 tablespoons furikake bottled Japanese seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch white sesame
- 1 toasted seaweed
- 1 tablespoon tobiko or fish roe
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice in a rice cooker and let it cool.
- Add the rice vinegar (if using), furikake, salt, and white sesame seeds to the rice. Stir to mix well.
- Using a triangle onigiri mold or your hands, shape the rice into six triangle rice balls.
- Wrap the bottom part of each rice ball with seaweed and top with tobiko.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover Onigiri Recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. You can reheat them in the microwave but be sure to wrap them in a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Freezing: These rice balls can be frozen! Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to a month. Thaw them in the fridge before serving.
- Pairing: Serve your Onigiri Recipe with a side of miso soup or a fresh salad for a complete meal. They also make a great snack on their own!
- Vegan Options: For a plant-based version, avoid any fish-based fillings and explore using marinated tofu or grilled vegetables as fillings.
- Experiment with Flavors: Try using different types of furikake or seasoning blends to create unique flavor profiles for your rice balls.