Onigiri (Rice Balls)

  • Onigiri (Rice Balls) Sushi

    Sushi ‘Onigiri’ Rice Balls

    You like Sushi Rolls? Using exactly the same ingredients, you can make ‘Onigiri’ Rice Balls. Mix the filling ingredients with Sushi Rice, form into ‘Onigiri’, and wrap with Nori in your preferred way. Perfect for lunch or snack, much easier to make, and tastes the same. You don’t know how to make triangular balls? Then …

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    Nori-Wrapped Rice Ball Sandwich

    There is a type of Rice Ball that is called ‘Bakudan Onigiri’ that is a bomb-look-alike rice ball. Freshly cooked Rice is formed into a ball, slightly salted, then wrapped with Nori. When my son was a child, ‘Bakudan Onigiri’ was extremely popular among his friends. This is a variation of the ‘Bakudan Onigiri’. Make …

  • Onigiri (Rice Balls) Sushi

    Smoked Salmon ‘Onigirazu’ (Rice Sandwich)

    Compared to ‘Onigiri’ (Japanese Rice Ball) that is shaped into a ball or a triangle by hands, ‘Onigirazu’ is shaped into a flat square and wrapped with Nori. This new food has no rule at all about the filling. Today I used leftover Sushi Rice to make this delicious Smoked Salmon ‘Onigirazu’. Creamy Cheese and …

  • Fish Onigiri (Rice Balls)

    Tuna Mayo ‘Onigiri’ Rice Balls

    In Japan, ‘Onigiri’ Rice Balls are available in so many different flavours and with different fillings. ‘Onigiri’ are becoming popular in Australia, too. One of the most popular fillings is Tuna & Mayonnaise. I heard many international visitors to Japan fall in love with this Tuna Mayo ‘Onigiri’ Rice Ball. Do you want to make …

  • Onigiri (Rice Balls) Pork

    Tonkatsu Onigirazu (Rice Sandwich)

    When I have leftover Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet), I usually make ‘Katsu Sando’ (Tonkatsu Sandwich) for lunch next day. Today I made this Rice Sandwich ‘Onigirazu’. Tonkastu Sauce can go well with Rice, but Miso Sauce is my choice. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 serving Cooked Rice *Japanese Short Grain Rice1 sheet Nori1/2 or 1 Tonkatsu …

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    Pan-fried Butter Soy Onirigi

    ‘Onigiri’, Japanese rice balls that are often triangular, is a very popular way to use up leftover rice. Grilled Onigiri are also popular, but it might be difficult for you to try if you don’t have toaster oven or griller. They can be pan-fried with a small amount of Oil. This Italian inspired Onigiri needs …

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    Rice Sandwich ‘Onigirazu’

    ‘Onigirazu’ can be translated as ‘not shaped by hands’. Compared to ‘Onigiri’ (Japanese Rice Ball) that is shaped into a ball or a triangle by hands, ‘Onigirazu’ is shaped into a flat square and wrapped with Nori. This new food has no rule at all about the filling. You can use whatever you like. This …

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    Grilled Onigiri Soy Sauce Flavour

    When I was a young child, my mother used to char-grill left-over Onigiri (Rice Balls) that had turned cold and hard. Onigiri were then warmed up and the outside became crunchy. I loved the crunchy Onigiri.I like soy sauce flavoured Onigiri better than salt-only ones when grilled. Try this recipe when you have left-over cooked …

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    Grilled Onigiri with Miso Sauce

    Using left-over cooked rice, I often make Onigiri. For seasoning, I use only Salt. Sometimes I grill them after brushing with some mixture of Soy Sauce and Mirin and make the outside slightly burnt. It is yummy! And this one with Miso Sauce is even yummier! Makes 6 to 8 Rice Balls Ingredients 500 to …

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    Bakudan Onigiri (Rice Bombs)

    ‘Bakudan Onigiri’ were extremely popular among my son’s friends in his primary school classroom. Whenever they had an opportunity to share food in his class, I was always requested to make these bomb-look-alike rice balls. I used to make tens of them for each occasion. Why do boys love Bombs? Ingredients Warm Cooked Rice *Japanese …

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    Triangular ‘Onigiri’

    Though they are called Rice Balls, they are more of a triangular shape than a ball shape. It is challenging yet fun, attempting to achieve a good, even-shaped triangular Onigiri. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Cooked Rice (Japanese Short Grain Rice) *warmedSalt Flavours & Fillings Suggestions 1. On the OutsideKatsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) and Soy SauceNoriToasted Sesame …