Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
Directions
- 1Season the rice: In a mixing bowl, combine hot cooked sushi rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Fluff until evenly combined.
- 2Shape the rice balls: Divide the rice into four portions. Wet your hands and shape each portion into a triangle.
- 3Pan fry: Heat oil in a pan. Arrange the rice balls, triangle side down, and cook until golden brown and crispy (3-4 minutes per side).
- 4Brush on sauce: Reduce heat to low. Brush each side with soy sauce or your preferred sauce and pan fry for 15-30 seconds.
- 5Garnish: Garnish with furikake (optional) and serve warm
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (hot (medium or short grain rice))
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light sodium or regular)
- 0.5 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 0 Oil (any neutral oil)
- 0 Soy sauce (or your favorite sauce)
- 0 Furikake (optional for garnish)
Equipment
mixing bowlpanonigiri mold (optional)silicon brush
Tips
- Use warm rice for easier shaping.
- Wet hands between rice balls to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low after brushing on sauce to prevent burning.
- Reheated onigiri will not be crispy
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