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Grilled Rice Ball

Cultural Context

Grilled rice balls, or Yaki Onigiri, have their roots in Japan, where they are often enjoyed as a portable snack or a simple meal. Traditionally, they were made by grilling leftover rice, giving it a smoky flavor that complements the rice's natural sweetness. Today, they are popular in bento boxes and street food stalls, often filled or brushed with various sauces, making them a versatile dish loved by many.

JapaneseJPsnack
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
130g Cooked rice
1 tsp Butter
1 tsp Soy sauce
3 Egg
30g Crab stick (Imitation crab)
2 tbsp Minced green onion
A pinch of Salt
1/2 tsp Oil
1 tbsp Miso paste
1 tsp Dried bonito shavings
1-2 tsp Minced green onion
Fu (wheat gluten)
170ml Boiled water

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

miso

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is milder and lower in sodium.

seaweed

🥗Healthier: nori

💰Cheaper: rice paper

Nori is commonly used and adds umami.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch.

1

Prepare the grilled rice ball by mixing cooked rice with soy sauce and forming it into a ball or triangular shape.

2

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat until hot.

3

Place the rice ball on the grill and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

4

Brush lightly with additional soy sauce while grilling for flavor.

5

Remove from grill and let cool for a minute before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingshaping

Equipment Needed

grillgrill panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Yaki Onigiri
Local Name: 焼きおにぎり

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