Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

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Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
-
Total Time
45m
This traditional Japanese recipe for Onigiri, or Japanese Rice Balls, uses short-grain rice and a variety of fillings such as tuna-mayo, salted salmon, or umeboshi. The rice is flavored with salt and water, then shaped into balls and wrapped in nori seaweed. Optional furikake seasoning adds extra flavor.
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Ingredients

Servings: 10
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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    239kcal
    11%
  • Fat
    1g
    0%
  • Saturated Fat
    0g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    50g
    2%
  • Fiber
    0g
    0%
  • Sugar
    0g
    0%
  • Protein
    4g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    0mg
    0%
  • Sodium
    186mg
    9%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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