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Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls Recipe

Simple and delicious Japanese rice balls, perfect for a quick snack or lunch.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2.5 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 sheets Nori (seaweed) cut into strips
  • 1 cup Filling of choice (e.g., tuna, pickled plum, salmon)

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker with the water.
  3. 3. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly.
  4. 4. Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with salt.
  5. 5. Take a handful of rice and flatten it slightly in your palm.
  6. 6. Place a small amount of filling in the center of the rice.
  7. 7. Fold the rice over the filling and shape it into a ball or triangle.
  8. 8. Wrap a strip of nori around the rice ball.
  9. 9. Repeat with the remaining rice and filling.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Onigiri, Rice Balls
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