Crispy Onigiri Hack
Classic Japanese rice balls that stay perfectly crispy thanks to the smart nori-wrapping technique.
17Min
4Servings
185Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten_freedairy_free
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Equipment
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
Japanese short-grain rice (cooked)
300 g
salt
5 g
nori sheets
4 sheet
umeboshi
4 piece
sesame seeds (toasted)
10 g
Instructions
1
Prepare rice
Season warm cooked rice with salt and mix gently.
3 min
Rice should be warm but not hot when handling
2
Shape onigiri
Wet your hands, divide rice into 4 portions and shape each into a triangle.
5 min
Keep hands slightly damp to prevent sticking
3
Add filling
Make a small indentation in each rice ball and insert umeboshi or your chosen filling, then seal.
4 min
Do not overfill to keep the shape compact
4
Wrap nori at the last moment
Just before eating or packing, wrap each onigiri with a nori sheet to keep it crispy.
3 min
Pack nori separately if carrying to school or work
5
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and enjoy immediately.
2 min
Storage
Fridge: 1 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 30 seconds or enjoy cold
Wrap nori separately and attach just before eating to keep crispiness
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