Make Singapore Style Onigiri with USA Calrose Rice

chai poh

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cooked vegetables

Mushrooms provide umami flavor while being lower in calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat until fragrant.

Add chai poh to the pan and stir-fry until slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Season the chai poh with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice with the chai poh mixture and mix well.

Let the rice mixture cool slightly until manageable to handle.

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking.

Take a portion of the rice mixture and form it into a ball or triangle shape.

Wrap the formed onigiri with a strip of seaweed for added flavor.

Garnish with chopped scallions on top of the onigiri.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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