Onigiri Rice Balls

Source : 1 Cook Rice Not Too Soggy Rice And Water 1 1 Ratio For Japanese Rice 2 Shape Rice Using Both Hands Make A Triangle Shape If Possible But Round Is ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 15, 2026

Step:

  1. 1. Cook rice, not too soggy. Rice and water 1:1 ratio for Japanese rice.

  2. 2. Shape rice using both hands. Make a triangle shape if possible, but round is good too.

    Onigiri Rice Balls recipe step 2 photo
  3. 3. To avoid rice from sticking to your hands, wet your hands lightly each time you shape onigiri.

  4. 4. Top them with rice condiments.

    Onigiri Rice Balls recipe step 4 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups Japanese rice
  2. Salt
  3. Nori seaweed
  4. Rice condiments(I chose seaweed and some sesame seasonings, but whatever you like is okay)
  5. nori and rice condiments are optional. Just rice and salt will do

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