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Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video)

Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video)

Level up your Japanese rice balls with this Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) recipe featuring a savory soy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 9 rice balls
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Pot
  • Instant Pot
  • Donabe

Ingredients
  

For the Steamed Rice

  • 2.25 cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice
  • 2.5 cups water

For the Rice Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

For the Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions
 

Before You Start...

  • Soak Japanese short-grain white rice for 20–30 minutes before cooking.
  • Rinse 2¼ cups of uncooked rice until water runs clear.
  • Cook the rice in a rice cooker, using 2½ cups of water.
  • Gather all ingredients after cooking.

Notes

Yaki Onigiri requires proper rice-to-water ratio for best results. Optional: Adjust ingredients for fewer rice balls as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 110gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Grilled Rice Ball, Japanese rice balls, rice, snack, video, Yaki Onigiri
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