Easy Onigiri: Fun Rice Balls with Pickles

Easy to prepare and convenient to make balls with children. I liked this recipe because it is easy to prepare, and since we love rolls, this is an alternative to them, although the taste is different.
cook time: 1h
Elijah Stroud
Easy Onigiri: Fun Rice Balls with Pickles

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196
Calories
1g
Fat
42g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Salted cucumbers (any filling) 1 pc
Round rice (for sushi) 1 cup
Nori (1 PC.) 15 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the rice, place in a saucepan with a thick bottom, add water so that it is slightly higher than the rice, cover with a lid and put on high heat, after the rice boils, remove the lid, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes without stirring. After turning off the stove, cover with a clean towel for 25 minutes. If there is any liquid left, drain it, do not rinse.

Step 2

Step 2
Sticky and warm rice is placed in the palm, a piece of filling is placed in the middle and the rice is carefully squeezed with both hands, as if wrapped around the filling.

Step 3

Step 3
The traditional shape of onigiri is round or triangular.

Step 4

Step 4
For convenience, the rice ball is wrapped in a sheet of nori or simply wrapped in a strip; you can use a leaf of lettuce. Thatʼs all. The dish is ready. Do not judge strictly.

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