Japanese Onigiri Recipe

Onigiri「おにぎり（オニギリ）」 is a simple Japanese rice ball commonly eaten as a snack, lunch, or light meal.

Onigiri are made with seasoned rice and a small amount of filling, and they are a staple of Japanese home cooking.

Ingredients

• Cooked Japanese rice
• Salt
• Filling of choice (salmon, tuna, umeboshi, etc.)

Instructions

1. Prepare warm cooked rice.
2. Lightly season the rice with salt.
3. Wet your hands and shape the rice gently.
4. Add a small amount of filling in the center.
5. Shape into a triangle or round form.

Tips

• Do not squeeze the rice too tightly.
• Onigiri are best enjoyed fresh.