onigiri fillings

Japanese rice balls, known as onigiri or omusubi, are a popular addition to bento lunch boxes, or can be enjoyed on their own as an appetizer or snack. We’ve collected 12 of the Best Onigiri Fillings that are delicious and easy to make at home!

12 Best Onigiri Fillings + How to Make Onigiri

sushi rice

rice seasoning

nori

water

vinegar

Season the cooked rice with rice seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to mix thoroughly.

Divide the rice mixture into 6 equal portions.

Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar into about 1 cup of water. Wet your hands with the vinegar water to prevent the rice from sticking to your hands.

Take one portion of rice and start rolling it into a ball.

Make an indent, add your favorite fillings and fold the rice over the indent to fully encase your fillings, then lightly press into a ball.

Place a slice of nori on the bottom of the rice ball. The rough side should face the rice. Repeat with the rest of the rice and fillings.

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Best Onigiri Fillings (Japanese Rice Balls)

oz rice

Nori

Salt

Onigiri Fillings (choose your favorite one) (See onigiri filling section)

Nori sheet: Cut it into three equal pieces.

Prepare a filling of your choice: See ingredients section.

Prepare ingredients: Prepare salt, a bowl of water, cooked rice, a nori sheet, and filling.

Add filling: In a small bowl, put rice and make a little dent in the center, then add 1 or 2 teaspoons of your filling.

Water and salt on your hands: Wet both hands with water, put some salt (2 fingertips of salt) on your palm, and rub between your hands.

Shape rice: Place the rice on your hand, hold it with both hands, form a triangle shape (or round shape) by pressing gently with your both palms and fingers while rolling it several times.

Wrap: Wrap it in a nori sheet.

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