Easy Yaki Onigiri
Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls brushed with savory soy sauce, perfect as a snack or side dish. This easy recipe brings traditional flavors with a simple grilling method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Allow the cooked rice to cool slightly until easy to handle.
- Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then form the rice into 4 triangular or round balls, pressing firmly.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, miso paste (if using), and sesame oil to create the glaze.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Place the rice balls on the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently to create a crispy crust.
- Brush the rice balls with the soy sauce glaze and continue grilling for another 1-2 minutes per side, brushing more glaze as desired.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, wrap the yaki onigiri with a strip of nori seaweed before serving or fill the center with umeboshi (pickled plum) before shaping.
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