Onigiri AKA Japanese Rice Balls or Rice Triangles
Onigiri, also known as Japanese Rice Balls or Rice Triangles, are delightful handheld snacks that combine soft, flavorful rice with a variety of fillings. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or a quick snack, these rice balls are incredibly versatile and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups short grain Japanese rice (japonica)
- 3 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fillings (e.g., cooked chicken, tofu, pickled veggies)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear.
- Cook the rinsed rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop until tender (about 20 minutes).
- In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat until dissolved.
- Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and gently mix in the sushi seasoning while still warm.
- Shape the warm rice into balls or triangles using wet hands and create an indentation for filling before sealing.
- Optionally wrap in nori sheets before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg