Onigiri (Rice Ball)

Ingredients

• Japanese short-grain rice150 g
• Salt1 tsp
• Nori1 sheet
• Pickled plum (umeboshi)1 piece

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cook 150g of Japanese short-grain rice and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the rice in your hands and shape it into a triangle, pressing gently.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Optional: Press a small amount of filling, such as a pickled plum, into the center.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Wrap a strip of nori around the onigiri and serve.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Onigiri (Rice Ball) works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.