Japanese Onigiri (Hand-Held Rice Balls)

By Savannah Ryan

Portable, customizable rice snacks—perfect for lunch or picnics with your favorite filling.

Japanese Onigiri (Hand-Held Rice Balls)

Ingredients (Makes 6–8 | Prep: 20 min)

• 2 cups cooked sushi rice

• Salt

• Nori strips

• Fillings: salmon, tuna mayo, umeboshi, avocado

Instructions

1. Wet hands; sprinkle salt.

2. Flatten rice in palm.

3. Add filling; mold into triangle or ball.

4. Wrap nori strip.

Pro Tips

• Damp hands keep rice from sticking.

Related

• Asian Recipes

• Quick Recipes