RICE BALLS WITH SALMON FILLING (ONIGIRI)
Onigiri is a quintessential Japanese food: made by moms for breakfast, lunch boxes, and picnics. It is the ideal handheld food (the nori wrapper keeps the sticky rice from getting all over your hand).
Provided by Amy Kaneko
Categories Breakfast Lunch snack Rice Salmon Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly Small Plates
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, dissolve the salt in 1 cup water. Dip your hands into the salted water, then grab 1/4 cup of the rice. Using your hands, shape the rice into a small, fat triangle, then use your thumb to create an indentation in the center. Place a teaspoonful of the salmon in the hollow, dampen your hands lightly again, and pat the rice over the hollow to encase the salmon. Repeat to create 3 more rice balls.
- Dry your hands thoroughly. With the pointed end of the rice triangle facing the ceiling, wrap the nori around the bottom of each triangle, leaving the point showing between the open ends of the nori. Eat right away, or pack in your lunch box for later.
- Variations:
- Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls): These rice balls have no filling or nori. Instead, once compactly formed, they are brushed with soy or miso and broiled until they are crispy and chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. As they are broiling (or grilling), evenly drizzle both sides of each triangle with 1 teaspoon soy sauce or brush with 1 teaspoon white miso. Broil, turning once, until both sides are very browned. Do not allow them to burn; especially watch the miso, which can burn quickly. These onigiri are delicious hot.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Bachu Khan
[email protected]I don't recommend this recipe. It's too time-consuming and the results are not worth the effort.
Clarissa De Wet
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better rice balls before.
Tanner Contratto
[email protected]I had a hard time finding sushi rice at my local grocery store. I ended up using regular white rice and it didn't turn out as well.
Sierra Bailey
[email protected]The salmon filling was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.
rae Bonney
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the rice balls turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked the rice.
Sadrul Islam
[email protected]These onigiri are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and satisfying.
Dharmendra Sah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I loved these rice balls. The filling is flavorful and the rice is perfectly cooked.
Vamba Kanneh
[email protected]These rice balls are a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love them!
DS4L x HaZe
[email protected]I love that these rice balls are healthy and filling. They're a great option for a quick and easy meal.
T-mara Mayers
[email protected]These onigiri are the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The salmon is perfectly cooked and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.
Andria Malakmadze
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I've made these rice balls several times now and they're always a favorite.
Pelenise Kino
[email protected]I made these rice balls for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Aviraj Thakur
[email protected]These rice balls are a great way to use up leftover salmon. They're also a healthy and portable snack or lunch. I like to pack them for my kids to take to school.
MD OKIL MIA
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Japanese food, and these onigiri are some of my favorites. The salmon filling is flavorful and moist, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe!
Patel Sukhal
[email protected]These rice balls are not only delicious but also so much fun to make! My kids loved helping me shape them and fill them with the salmon filling. A perfect family activity!