Onigiri Recipe
Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are delightful treats filled with various ingredients, perfect for lunch boxes or snacks.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Nori seaweed sheets
- Fillings tuna, salmon, pickled plum, or vegetables
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to instructions.
- Let the rice sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until dissolved.
- Fold the vinegar mixture into the rice gently.
- Allow the rice to cool until warm to touch.
- Wet your hands and take a handful of rice, flatten it in your palm.
- Place your desired filling in the center and mold the rice around it.
- Wrap a strip of nori around the base for added flavor.
- Repeat until all rice and fillings are used.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1g