Easy Yaki Onigiri
Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls, perfect as a savory snack or side dish with a delightful soy glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wet your hands lightly and shape the cooked rice into triangular or round balls, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the rice balls in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
- Mix soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Brush the soy glaze over each rice ball and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes per side, allowing the glaze to caramelize.
- Remove from heat and optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a small piece of grilled salmon or pickled plum (umeboshi) inside the rice balls before grilling.