Description
Learn how to make perfect onigiri, the classic Japanese rice balls, enhanced by the unique blue salt trick for an unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
- Short-grain Japanese rice
- Blue salt (or regular salt)
- Nori (seaweed)
- Fillings of choice (e.g., tuna-mayo, pickled plum)
Instructions
- Cook the short-grain Japanese rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice is still warm, wet your hands.
- Rub blue salt over your palms.
- Scoop some rice and press it into a triangle or ball shape.
- Optional: tuck in your favorite filling.
- Wrap the shaped rice ball with nori.
- Enjoy fresh, or store if needed.
Notes
Use sushi rice for the best texture. Don’t skimp on the salt for flavor. Wrap in plastic to store, and keep nori separate until consumption to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Making
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: onigiri, Japanese rice balls, blue salt, easy recipes, lunchbox