Onigiri 3 Ways

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OetnlSaEQMw

Onigiri — the essential comforting dish that every Japanese person enjoys. You’ll find them everywhere: on family breakfast tables, tucked into homemade bento boxes, and lining the shelves of every convenience store.

Onigiri (Japanese rice balls) are the ultimate versatile meal. Whether you need a nutritious breakfast, a beautiful addition to a bento box, or a simple afternoon snack, these three recipes offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

serving: 1 onigiri or 2 smaller onigiris

A bowl of cooked hot,warm rice/145-150g

• Ochazuke Rice balls

  1 packet of your favorite Ochazuke mix

  cooked rice

• Okaka edamame cheese

  1 packet of bonito flakes(2.5g) + 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  cooked edamame(3-4 pods) 👉 Frozen edamame video https://youtu.be/aIEdFUbsqzc Processed snack cheese (5-6 small pieces)

  a pinch of salt

  cooked rice

• Smoked Salmon + fried onion

  35g Smoked salmon (flaked)

  1 tbsp Fried onions

  a pinch of salt

  cooked rice

Instructions

1. The Easiest Ochazuke Onigiri

   Simply combine the warm rice with the Ochazuke mix until evenly coated. Using plastic wrap or your hands, shape it into a triangle or round ball. It’s that easy!

2. Savory Okaka, Edamame & Cheese

   Season your rice with salt, then fold in the savory Okaka and bright green edamame. Add the cheese cubes last. Shape into your favorite style and enjoy!

3. Smoked Salmon & Fried Onion

   Season the rice with salt and mix in the flaked salmon. Fold in the fried onions right at the end to keep their delicious crunch. These are beautiful and so flavorful!

COOKING NOTES

1. You can enjoy these exactly as they are, or wrap them in a nori sheet for that classic finish.

2. If you want a pop of color, try adding a few chopped green onions or extra edamame to the salmon version!