#ricecontest - Onigiri are cut looking Japanese rice balls with some stuffing of your choice. In this recipe, I stuffed with some sauteed mushrooms. Made from sushi rice, they are an ideal option for snacks, lunch or for a lunch box meal. In the absence of sushi rice, I had to substitute with mashed Basmati rice. Very few ingredients go into making this Japanese style rice balls. Any leftover rice can also be turned into these yummy visually appealing delicacy.

Onigiri is an ideal kids snack/lunch recipe. They can also be packed in their lunch box with their favourite stuffing. These visually appetizing rice balls will be a sure heat with them. Typically, in the original recipe, no seasoning is added to the rice directly. Instead, some salt is rubbed on hands while shaping these rice balls.