Easy Yaki Onigiri
Easy Yaki Onigiri are delicious grilled Japanese rice balls with a crispy golden crust, perfect as a savory snack or side dish.
- 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 mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: nori seaweed strips
Instructions
- Shape the warm cooked rice into compact triangular or oval onigiri, about 3 inches in size.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter with sesame oil.
- Place the rice balls on the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crispy crust forms.
- Brush the soy sauce and mirin mixture onto each side of the onigiri and cook for another 1-2 minutes to caramelize.
- Remove from heat and optionally garnish with toasted sesame seeds or wrap with nori strips before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can fill the onigiri with umeboshi (pickled plum) or grilled salmon before shaping.