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Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls Recipe

Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a popular snack in Japan. They are made with seasoned rice and often filled with various ingredients like pickled plum, salmon, or tuna.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 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
  • 1 sheet Nori (seaweed) cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds optional

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker with 2.5 cups of water.
  3. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly.
  4. Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Take a handful of rice and shape it into a triangle or ball.
  6. Wrap a strip of nori around the rice ball.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Japanese Snack, Onigiri, Rice Balls
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