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Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Balls)

Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Balls)

The pleasant aroma of soy sauce stimulates the appetite.

Cooking time
10min
Calories
268kcal
Sodium
200mg
  • Nutrition facts are for one serving.

Ingredients(Servings: 2)

Ingredients(Servings: 2)

for 2 bowls (about 300 g or 10.6 oz.)

a small amount

as desired

Directions

  1. Moisten palms of clean hands with water and place half the rice into one palm. Use both hands to squeeze and shape the rice into a firm triangular ball of rice. Make one more rice ball.
  2. Spread the vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat, arrange the rice balls in the fry pan and cook on both sides until golden brown.
  3. Use a basting brush to coat both sides of the rice balls with soy sauce and then quickly pan roast each side once more to finish.
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“Onigiri,” Japanese Rice Balls, Are a Great Choice for a Quick Snack!

What do you eat for a quick snack when you are hungry? While sandwiches and sweets are options, we recommend "onigiri" (Japanese rice balls), which are easy to eat and fill you up!

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