Onigiri have accompanied Japan for over a thousand years – as travel rations of the samurai and today as the ubiquitous konbini snack. A wrap of nori, a core of filling, pressed into triangles.
Classic fillings are grilled salmon, umeboshi (pickled plum) or tuna-mayo. Simple, filling and perfect to prepare ahead.
Pieces4
Time20 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
Sushi rice (cooked, warm)★2 bowls
Nori sheets★2
Grilled salmon or tuna100 g
Mayonnaise1 tbsp
Saltsome
Sesameto sprinkle
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Cook and flake the salmon (or mix tuna with mayo).
2
Moisten your hands and lightly salt them.
3
Flatten a handful of rice, place filling in the centre.
4
Close the rice over it and press into a triangle.
5
Wrap with a strip of nori, sprinkle with sesame.
Make it original
Real sushi rice and nori are the base. Available in the Asia Boutique.
