Onigiri (rice Balls)

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My family looovess these rice balls and they are often requested at get togethers. A simple recipe. It can be served as an entree with the salmon or the salmon can be left out. Make sure to wet your hands in water so the rice does not stick to your hands.

by BirdyBaker·published 2005-04-26

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Rice

Servings

8 rice balls

Total time

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

349 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

4 cups steamed Japanese-style rice
1 tablespoon sesame seedssesame-seed
2 sheets dried norinori
1 slice salmonsalmon
saltsalt

Instructions (8 steps)

01Sprinkle salmon with salt and let sit for 30 minute.
02Grill or fry the salmon until the edges are a little bit burned.
03When cool, flake salmon into small pieces and set aside.
04Cut nori into 8 equally sized, rectangular strips.
05Put warm rice in a bowl and combine with salmon and sesame seeds.
06Put a pinch of salt on your hands and take a 1/2 cup ball of rice.
07Form the rice into either a round or triangular shape br pressing lightly with both of your palms.

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