onigiri

ingredients:

Rice:
2 cups short-grain Japanese rice
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Fillings (optional):
Pickled plum (umeboshi)
Cooked salmon
Tuna mixed with mayonnaise
Any other filling of your choice
For Wrapping:
Nori (seaweed sheets, cut into strips)

how to cook step by step

• Prepare the Rice:
• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, you can cook the rice on the stovetop.
• Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly and mix in the salt.
• Shape the Onigiri:
• Wet your hands with water and sprinkle them with a little salt to prevent the rice from sticking.
• Take a handful of rice and flatten it slightly in your palm.
• Place a small amount of your chosen filling in the center of the rice.
• Fold the rice over the filling and shape it into a ball, triangle, or cylinder, pressing gently to ensure it holds together.
• Wrap with Nori:
• Wrap a strip of nori around each onigiri. The nori can be wrapped fully around the rice ball or just partially, depending on your preference.
• Serve:
• Serve the onigiri immediately or wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.
• Enjoy your homemade onigiri!