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Several onigiri, Japanese rice balls, topped with sesame seeds and seaweed, arranged on a white plate.

Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls

A traditional Japanese snack made with seasoned rice and nori seaweed, perfect for on-the-go meals or light bites.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice freshly cooked and cooled just slightly*
  • 2 tablespoons furikake + more if desired
  • water just to wet your hands
  • kosher salt to sprinkle on your hands
  • 2 sheets roasted nori cut into small strips
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Place the cooked rice into a mixing bowl and sprinkle on the furikake. Mix together.
  • Wet your hands with water and sprinkle kosher salt on them. Scoop about 1/2 cup of rice and shape into triangles.
  • Place one piece of nori on the bottom of each rice ball and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Repeat until all rice is used. Serve immediately or wrap individually with plastic wrap.

Notes

Best eaten fresh, but can be made in the morning and eaten later in the day. Use short-grain rice for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 150gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSodium: 500mg
Keyword rice balls
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