Onigiri Rice Balls from Japan
Nov 15, 2019
Throughout the month of March, PBS KIDS will showcase games, printable activities, and learning resources that shine a spotlight on global cultures. Keep up with the latest around-the-world adventures on PBS KIDS and if you liked these dishes, try making more rice and noodle dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Salt
- 2 sheets nori seaweed (Look for this ingredient in an international or Asian grocery store)
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked salmon (optional)
Instructions
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Divide the rice into 4 parts and using your hands form each part into a ball or triangular-ball shape.
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If you decide to fill with fish: use your thumb create an indent at the top of the ball. Fill the indent with cooked salmon and then use your fingers to press closed the hole.
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Wrap each ball of rice with a strip of nori and then sprinkle with sesame seeds! Serve and enjoy!