Crispy Yaki Onigiri: The Easy and Flavorful Japanese Delight
This Crispy Yaki Onigiri recipe is a delightful Japanese snack that is both easy to make and incredibly flavorful.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup bonito flakes
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- Salt to taste
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once cooked, let the rice cool.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, and bonito flakes.
- Shape the cooled rice into triangle forms and brush with the soy sauce mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and grill the onigiri until crispy and golden brown on each side.
- Serve warm, garnished with nori strips and additional soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix some sesame seeds into the rice before shaping.
- Adjust the soy sauce amount to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Yaki Onigiri, Japanese snack, Onigiri recipe