Onigiri (“oh-nee-gee-ree”) are Japanese rice balls and today I’m going to show you how easy they are to make! As I was working on the material for this post, I realized that I’ve beenwriting about onigiri for a long timeon this little piece of the inter-webs of mine. I’v...
So it stands to reason that in a culture where rice is king, they would find a way to make it portable when on-the-go or working. Their answer is onigiri, otherwise known as omusubi, or just “rice balls” In their most basic form, onigiri are just balls of rice pressed together an...
Pre-madeonigiri(rice balls), without the nori wrapping, can be frozen successfuly using the guidelines above. Just wrap each warm onigiri securely in plastic wrap and freeze. If you use thecling film methodof making onigiri, you can use that to wrap up the onigiri as soon as you make it...
Boil the tapioca pearls:If you would like to make the tapioca pearls from scratch, pleaseclick here to learn how to make boba pearls. If you are using store bought tapioca pearls, you will need to boil them. Scroll down for more information on how to do this. Make the sugar syrup:Mix...
Update: I've updated this post substantially in these two articles, 10 years later: How to cook great Japanese style rice, and How to make sushi rice (shari). Please take a look there - you'll probably find them a lot clearer. I've learned a lot myself i
“The longest anyone has waited is eight hours,” says Ukon, 72. “Onigiri are so simple – rice, salt, seaweed and a topping – and anyone can make them. When you bring a smile to someone's face with something as simple as that, it's really special.” ...
As the filling for kimbap, maki rolls, and onigiri. Rice and kimchi make the perfect pair so it only makes sense to use it as a filling for Japanese rice balls and sushi rolls. With grilled meats. Whether you’re grilling chicken, pork, or beef, kimchi makes the perfect accompaniment to...
For my children, I use little bento boxes and separate food items with cupcake wrappers. I typically include onigiri or rice balls, scrambled egg, blanched chicken, fruit and vegetables. There are no rules for preparing a bento box, but the goal is to create a balanced meal with various co...
Cook Japanese short-grain rice and let it cool slightly. Wet your hands, sprinkle your palms with salt, and shape the rice into a ball or triangle. Place your selected filling in the center. Wrap with a small piece of nori. ▶Take a cooking class to learn how to make onigiri and ot...
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