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GRILLED RICE BALL WITH MISO RECIPE 100 PURE JAPAN
GRILLED RICE BALL WITH MISO RECIPE 100 PURE JAPAN from misosoup.site

Description

Rice balls, also known as onigiri, are a popular Japanese snack that can be found in many convenience stores and restaurants. They are made by shaping cooked rice into a ball or triangle, and often have a filling such as tuna or pickled plum. This simple rice ball recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Filling of your choice (such as tuna, salmon, or pickled plum)

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot with lid
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. Rinse the sushi rice in a bowl until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, add the rice and 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar and salt until the salt is dissolved.
  5. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  6. Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking, and scoop up a handful of rice. Shape the rice into a ball or triangle.
  7. Make a small indentation in the middle of the rice ball and add your desired filling.
  8. Cover the filling with more rice and shape it into a ball or triangle again.
  9. Repeat steps 6-8 until all the rice is used up.
  10. Wrap each rice ball in a sheet of nori (dried seaweed) if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 8 rice balls.
  • It's important to wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking.
  • You can use a variety of fillings for your rice balls, such as tuna, salmon, or pickled plum.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 150
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Potassium: 40mg
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Vitamin A: 0IU
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 10mg
  • Iron: 0.4mg

Recipe Tips

  • If you're using canned tuna or salmon, be sure to drain the excess liquid before adding it to the rice balls.
  • If you're not a fan of nori (dried seaweed), you can skip wrapping the rice balls in it.
  • You can also add other seasonings to the rice, such as sesame seeds or furikake (a Japanese seasoning mix).
  • These rice balls can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this simple rice ball recipe as a snack or lunch on-the-go. With its customizable fillings and easy preparation, it's sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.


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