Japanese Onigiri

Savor the simplicity of Japanese rice balls with various savory fillings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups short grain rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup cooked salmon (optional)
• 1/4 cup umeboshi (optional)
• 4 nori sheets

Method

1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear, then drain.
2. Cook rice with water in a rice cooker or pot.
3. Transfer rice to a bowl, season with salt.
4. Wet hands with water and form rice into balls, filling with salmon or umeboshi.
5. Wrap onigiri with nori sheets and serve.

Chef's tips

• Use cling wrap to shape onigiri easily.
• Fill with various ingredients for diversity.