# Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)

Yaki onigiri (Japanese grilled rice balls) are a quick and easy snack or lunch that are pan-fried to be crispy outside and soft inside.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Season the rice: In a mixing bowl, combine hot cooked sushi rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Fluff until evenly combined.
2. Shape the rice balls: Divide the rice into four portions. Wet your hands and shape each portion into a triangle.
3. Pan 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).
4. Brush on sauce: Reduce heat to low. Brush each side with soy sauce or your preferred sauce and pan fry for 15-30 seconds.
5. Garnish: Garnish with furikake (optional) and serve warm

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- pan
- onigiri 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

## Source

- Original video: https://twoplaidaprons.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-balls/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/28bd8efb-dada-4da1-99e5-937c97ca735c
- Extracted: 2025-04-28

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