Yaki Onigiri 焼きおにぎり
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 rice
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Yaki Onigiri 焼きおにぎり
Description
This Yaki Onigiri recipe starts with short grain rice cooked traditionally, then shaped into firm triangles using cling wrap while the rice is still warm to maintain cohesion during grilling. Two sauce variations are used: a miso-based glaze mixed with mirin, sake, and sugar, and a soy sauce-based glaze combined with vegetable oil and seasoned with everything bagel seasoning. Butter is used during grilling to add richness and help form a golden crust.
The onigiri are grilled in a cast iron skillet, brushed with their respective sauces, and flipped to ensure even crisping on each side. The miso version requires careful attention to avoid burning due to sugar content. The final texture contrasts the crispy, flavorful outside with the tender, chewy rice inside. Garnishes like chives, sesame seeds, and everything bagel seasoning add brightness and texture.
The rice shaping tips emphasize shaping while warm for better hold and applying firm pressure to prevent falling apart. The grilling process transforms simple steamed rice balls into a savory snack or side dish with rich umami flavors from miso or soy sauce glazes.
Using a rice cooker simplifies preparation, but stovetop cooking is also feasible following appropriate methods. Butter added during grilling enhances flavor and aids browning, while the garnishes provide visual appeal and a fresh finish.
Ingredients
Onigiri
- 2 cups short grain rice 1, uncooked
- 2 cups water
Miso Flavour
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 2 tsp mirin
- 2 tsp sake
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chive to garnish, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds to garnish
Soy Sauce Flavour
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp everything bagel seasoning *2
- 1.5 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook the rice by following the instructions as per your rice cooker. *1
- While the rice is being cooked, put all the miso paste ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the cooked rice into 6 equal portions.
- Shape and squish the rice in a piece of cling wrap into a triangle shape. *3
Miso Flavour
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side and coat with the butter.
- Brush the miso paste over each side of the rice balls and grill each side until crispy. *4
- Serve with the garnishes.
Soy Sauce Flavour
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat the skillet with vegetable oil.
- Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side.
- Brush the soy sauce over each side of the rice balls every time it is turned over (turn a few times).
- Grill each side until crispy. Turn the heat off and serve on a plate.
- Top the grilled rice balls with 1/2 tbsp each of butter.
- Garnish with rice seasonings to serve.
Notes
- If you don’t have a rice cooker, cook the rice using a stovetop method referenced in the original instructions.
- Shape the rice warm for better cohesion; shaping cooled rice is more difficult and may result in falling apart during grilling.
- Apply firm pressure when shaping rice balls to hold them together during grilling.
- Be careful when grilling miso-coated onigiri to avoid burning due to sugar in the miso sauce.
- Butter added during grilling helps create a crispy, golden crust and improves flavor.
- Use garnishes like chives, sesame seeds, or everything bagel seasoning to add texture and visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1rice balls | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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