Easy Yaki Onigiri
Easy Yaki Onigiri are grilled Japanese rice balls with a crispy, savory exterior and a soft, flavorful inside—perfect for a quick snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wet your hands with water and shape the cooked rice into triangular or oval shapes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place the rice balls in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix soy sauce and mirin in a small bowl.
- Brush the soy sauce mixture onto each rice ball and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes per side to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove from heat and optionally sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try stuffing the onigiri with pickled plum (umeboshi) or grilled salmon before grilling.
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