Japanese Grilled rice balls cheese filling, Yaki Onigiri recipe, good for BBQ party

nori

🥗Healthier: thinly sliced cucumber

💰Cheaper: lettuce leaves

Cucumber offers a fresh crunch and is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with a distinct flavor.

furikake

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: seasoned breadcrumbs

Dried herbs add flavor without extra cost.

Season the cooked rice with Japanese soy sauce and a small amount of sesame oil, being careful not to use too much oil to ensure the rice sticks together.

Shape the seasoned rice into balls using your hands, making sure they hold their shape.

Fill the rice balls with cheese as a filling.

Grill the rice balls until they are golden brown and heated through.

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