# Easy Yaki Onigiri

Yaki Onigiri is a Japanese rice ball with a perfect crispy exterior.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cup uncooked sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar

## Instructions

1. Cook the sushi rice.
2. Season the rice with toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil, then mix until combined.
3. Fill an onigiri mold with the seasoned sushi rice, then press the mold firmly and release.
4. Mix together soy sauce, mirin, and sugar for the glaze.
5. Heat an oiled skillet on medium heat.
6. Grill the Onigiri until lightly browned on each side.
7. Flip and brush each side with the soy sauce to caramelize.

## Equipment

- rice cooker
- onigiri mold
- medium skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4Y3U7-vKxF/?igsh=MW96bXBwNDR3ZGZtZw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4cd48d6d-8ebd-4ede-bee2-e84709b9b40c
- Extracted: 2025-05-30

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