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How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
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Japan Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Japan as おむすびの作り方
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How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

moubaa02
moubaa02 @cook_40052485

A parent completed this assignment for their child's school project in the US.
Background of this recipe:
There was a class introducing Japanese cuisine at an American school, and I chose onigiri because it's one of the simplest Japanese foods, but not very well known here.

A parent completed this assignment for their child's school project in the US.
Background of this recipe:
There was a class introducing Japanese cuisine at an American school, and I chose onigiri because it's one of the simplest Japanese foods, but not very well known here.

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How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

moubaa02
moubaa02 @cook_40052485

A parent completed this assignment for their child's school project in the US.
Background of this recipe:
There was a class introducing Japanese cuisine at an American school, and I chose onigiri because it's one of the simplest Japanese foods, but not very well known here.

A parent completed this assignment for their child's school project in the US.
Background of this recipe:
There was a class introducing Japanese cuisine at an American school, and I chose onigiri because it's one of the simplest Japanese foods, but not very well known here.

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Ingredients

  • About a handful of cooked rice
  • as neededWater,
  • as neededSalt,
  • Filling (such as pickled plum, bonito flakes, cooked salmon, tuna, etc.)
  • Nori (seaweed), optional
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  1. 1

    Wet your hands with water.

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  2. 2

    Sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your hands and spread it evenly.

  3. 3

    Place some rice in one hand and make a small indentation in the center.

  4. 4

    Add your chosen filling, then cover it with a little more rice.

  5. 5

    Shape the rice into a triangle by gently pressing it between your hands.

  6. 6

    Wrap with nori if you like.

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  7. 7

    Make sure the rice is cooked ahead of time. Freshly cooked rice can be very hot and may burn your hands.

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Published in the US on November 11, 2025 03:00
子育てが忙しくて手の込んだ料理ができないけど、旦那様と子供の体調管理ができるように、ずぼらだけど美味しいものを作れるように頑張ります♪
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