Yaki Onigiri

Step 1

Cook the rice by following the instructions as per your rice cooker. *1

Step 2

While the rice is being cooked, put all the miso paste ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Divide the cooked rice into 6 equal portions.

Step 4

Shape and squish the rice in a piece of cling wrap into a triangle shape. *3

Step 5

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Step 6

Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side and coat with the butter.

Step 7

Brush the miso paste over each side of the rice balls and grill each side until crispy. *4

Step 8

Serve with the garnishes.

Step 9

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat the skillet with vegetable oil.

Step 10

Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side.

Step 11

Brush the soy sauce over each side of the rice balls every time it is turned over (turn a few times).

Step 12

Grill each side until crispy. Turn the heat off and serve on a plate.

Step 13

Top the grilled rice balls with 1/2 tbsp each of butter.

Step 14

Garnish with rice seasonings to serve.