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Onigiri

Onigiri

Japanese rice balls shaped by hand and often filled or wrapped in nori.

Time30 min
Servings2
Calories674 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • sushi rice300 g
  • canned tuna100 g
  • japanese mayonnaise1 tbsp
  • nori (sheets)3 pcs
  • rice vinegar2 tbsp
  • soy sauce1 tsp
  • salt1 to taste

Instructions

1

Rinse the rice 5-6 times until the water runs clear, cook it, then season with rice vinegar.

2

Mix tuna or salmon with mayonnaise and soy sauce for the filling.

3

Wet your hands with cold water and sprinkle them with salt.

4

Take a handful of rice, place the filling in the center, and shape it into a triangle or ball.

5

Wrap with a strip of nori and serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap.