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How to Make Mess-Free Onigiri (Rice Balls)
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Japan Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Japan as 手が汚れないおにぎりの作り方★
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How to Make Mess-Free Onigiri (Rice Balls)

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らLl★ @cook_40086499

Easy to make with plastic wrap—your hands stay clean! (^ω^)
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I created this method when I injured my hand and salt on my skin would sting (>_<)

Easy to make with plastic wrap—your hands stay clean! (^ω^)
Recipe background:
I created this method when I injured my hand and salt on my skin would sting (>_<)

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How to Make Mess-Free Onigiri (Rice Balls)

らLl★
らLl★ @cook_40086499

Easy to make with plastic wrap—your hands stay clean! (^ω^)
Recipe background:
I created this method when I injured my hand and salt on my skin would sting (>_<)

Easy to make with plastic wrap—your hands stay clean! (^ω^)
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I created this method when I injured my hand and salt on my skin would sting (>_<)

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Ingredients

Serves 1 serving
  • Cooked rice, enough for the number of onigiri you want to make
  • Salt, to taste
  • Filling of your choice
  • as neededNori (seaweed),
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  1. 1

    Place a square piece of plastic wrap in a deep, round bowl, pressing it to fit the shape of the bowl.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle salt evenly over the plastic wrap.

  3. 3

    Add half the amount of rice for one onigiri onto the wrap, then sprinkle salt around the edges.

  4. 4

    Place your desired filling in the center, cover with the remaining rice, and sprinkle more salt on top.

  5. 5

    Gather the plastic wrap and shape the rice ball by squeezing gently. Unwrap and wrap with as much nori as you like.

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Published in the US on September 06, 2025 14:01
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