- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“Onigiris are delicious Japanese snacks that combine cooked rice with shredded grilled salmon. It's worth making for its simplicity and flavor.”
What you need to know
- Usar arroz japonês para a receita tradicional
- Cozinhar o arroz com água e sal para um resultado cremoso
- Moldar o arroz em formato triangular ou esférico com o recheio
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of Japanese rice
- 2 ½ cups of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200g of shredded grilled salmon
- Cut nori seaweed strips
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Principal
- Wash the Japanese rice under running water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
- Place the washed rice in the pot along with the 2 ½ cups of water and the salt.
- Let it cook over medium heat until the water starts to boil. Then, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for another 10 minutes with the lid closed.
- In a bowl, place the cooked rice and, while it is still warm, start shaping the onigiris.
- Mold the rice into a triangular or spherical shape, inserting a small portion of the shredded salmon in the center.
- If desired, wrap each onigiri with a strip of nori seaweed and decorate with sesame seeds.
- Repeat the process until all the rice dough and filling are finished.
Chef's tips
- Lave o arroz várias vezes até a água ficar clara para remover o amido
- Deixe o arroz descansar após o cozimento para um melhor resultado
- Use salmão fresco para garantir um sabor apropriado
Variations
- Adicionar cogumelos shiitake fritos no arroz
- Usar frango grelhado desfiado como recheio alternativo
- Incluir ervilhas salteadas no arroz para uma textura diferente
Substitutions
- Pode substituir o salmão por atum em lata desfiado
- Usar alga nori seco em vez de fresco
- Adicionar cebolinha picada no arroz para um toque extra
How to store
Onigiris should be consumed on the same day to keep them fresh. If you want to store, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Can it be frozen?
We do not recommend freezing onigiris, as they may lose texture when thawed.
What to serve with
Serve the onigiris with a lettuce salad or soy sauce to accompany.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to use other types of fish as filling?
Yes, you can use canned flaked tuna or any other type of grilled flaked fish as a filling.
Is Japanese rice necessary for this recipe?
Yes, Japanese rice is fundamental to obtain the correct flavor and texture of the onigiris.
What is the best way to serve onigiris?
Serve the onigiris with a lettuce salad or soy sauce to accompany.
Can I freeze the onigiris?
We do not recommend freezing onigiris, as they may lose texture when thawed.
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