# Toasted Onigiris (Yaki Onigiri)

This recipe teaches you how to make easy toasted onigiris, inspired by Demon Slayer, without a rice cooker, using a pan.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g japonica or sushi rice
- 60 cl water
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 tablespoons salted soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- mashed pepper

## Instructions

1. Begin by rinsing the rice several times.
2. Put the rice in a pan with water and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Let the rice rest before cooking twice for 15 minutes over medium heat with a small boil, without opening the lid.
4. Take the pan off the fire and let it rest for another 15 minutes with the lid on.
5. Open the lid and mix the perfectly cooked rice for a few moments, then set it aside to cool to lukewarm.
6. Prepare the marinade using miso paste, rice or cider vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and honey.
7. Shape the rice into balls.
8. Toast the rice balls in a pan over medium heat to achieve a crisp exterior.
9. Taste the toasted onigiris.

## Equipment

- pan
- lid
- mold

## Tips

- Rinse the rice several times.
- Let the rice soak in water for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook for 15 minutes over low heat without opening the lid, then let rest for 13 to 15 minutes off the heat without removing the lid.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@gastronogeekofficiel/video/7398216930341014816?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7590767474443011606
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2601ed92-29ca-4180-a29c-d4845a0d3459
- Extracted: 2026-01-02

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