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Onigiri Japanese Rice Balls Recipe

Simple and delicious Japanese rice balls, perfect for a snack or light meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice uncooked
  • 2.5 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 sheets Nori (seaweed) cut into strips

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker with the water.
  3. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly.
  4. Wet your hands with water and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Take a handful of rice and shape it into a triangle or ball.
  6. Wrap a strip of nori around the rice ball.
  7. Repeat with the remaining rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Onigiri, Rice Balls
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