Description
A delicious and easy recipe for onigiri rice ball that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 1¼ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Filling of choice (tuna, salmon, pickled plum, etc.)
- 2–3 nori sheets, cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Rice – Rinse short-grain rice under cold water until clear, then soak for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking
- Step 2: Cook Rice – Cook rice with 1¼ cups water in rice cooker or pot over medium heat until absorbed (18-20 minutes), then rest covered for 10 minutes
- Step 3: Season Rice – Transfer warm rice to bowl and mix in salt while still warm for even distribution
- Step 4: Shape Onigiri – Moisten hands with water, take two tablespoons seasoned rice, flatten slightly, add filling, and shape into triangles or balls
- Step 5: Wrap and Serve – Wrap each onigiri rice ball in nori strips if desired, then serve immediately or pack for later consumption
Notes
- Use a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1.25 for perfectly sticky texture that holds together without being mushy
- Keep a small bowl of salted water nearby to prevent rice from sticking to your palms during shaping
- Add fillings when rice is still warm but not hot to prevent ingredients from becoming soggy
- Cut nori sheets just before wrapping to maintain crispness and prevent moisture absorption
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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