Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

Name: Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Yield: Makes 6 onigiri
Cuisine: Asia, Japanese
Ingredients: 1¼ cups, sushi rice; 1½ cups, water; ¼ teaspoon, table salt; 1 (8-by-7½-inch) sheet, nori; 1 recipe, onigiri filling (see "Before You Begin," below); , White or black sesame seeds, raw or toasted (optional)

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For Kids & Families

Asia

Japanese

Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans

Rice

Snacks

Onigiri, Japanese rice balls with a savory filling—are fun for kids to make and a perfect addition to lunch boxes or on-the-go snacks.

SERVESMakes 6 onigiri

TIME1 hour

What Kids Are Saying“It was wonderful! The Tuna-Mayo Filling was absolutely delicious.” —Lauren, recipe tester, age 17

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Onigiri, also called omusubi, are a popular snack, breakfast, or lunch in Japan. They’re made from sticky rice that’s molded into shapes and wrapped with pieces of nori (a seaweed), which gives you a convenient spot to hold your onigiri. Tr...

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