Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
Yaki Onigiri is one of the most popular types of onigiri in Japan. It offers a unique combination of a crispy grilled texture along with the savory taste and aroma of soy sauce, which is not often found in other dishes.
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Servings: 4 pieces
Ingredients
- 11.3 oz cooked Japanese white rice
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (for seasoning the rice)
For coating:
- ½ Tbsp mirin
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Put cooked rice and soy sauce (for seasoning) in a bowl and mix well.
- Take about 3 ounces (85g) of mixed rice in your hands and tightly squeeze each piece into a triangle or barrel shape. After shaping, let them sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the surface to dry slightly.
- Mix the coating ingredients (mirin and soy sauce) in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan and grill the shaped rice balls over low heat until both sides are slightly browned. Once browned, brush the top side of each onigiri with the seasoning mixture from the bowl. Then, flip each onigiri and brush the other side.
- Continue grilling until the seasoning mixture has evaporated. Then, turn them over and repeat this process until all the mixture has been used.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal
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