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Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

This is basically the PB&J of Japan and a great way to use up sushi rice. If you're packing these for lunch, wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them from drying out. ...MORE+ LESS-

Voodoo Lily

August 4, 2016

Ingredients

cups cooked calrose (sushi) rice

sheets nori seaweed OR 6 nori snack strips (e.g., teriyaki flavor)

Possible fillings:

Umeboshi

Chopped pickles

Miso

Steps

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1

Scoop a ball with wet hands and form a little pocket in the middle to stuff in your choice of fillings.
2

Cap the filling with more rice, form into a rounded triangle or ball and slap a little strip of nori on to keep your hands from getting messy when grabbing one. You can also wrap the balls completely, or just use one strip.