Onigiri

Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are a nutritious and portable breakfast option filled with flavorful ingredients. These delightful rice balls are perfect for a healthy start to your day and can be customized with various fillings.

Ingredients

• Japanese short-grain rice - 200 grams
• Water - 250 ml
• Nori (seaweed sheets) - 2 sheets
• Cooked salmon (flaked) - 100 grams
• Pickled plum (umeboshi) - 1 piece
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped green onions - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice and 250 ml of water. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
3. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
4. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the salt and chopped green onions.
5. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and take a portion of rice (about 100 grams).
6. Flatten the rice in your palm, placing a tablespoon of flaked salmon and a piece of pickled plum in the center.
7. Mold the rice around the filling, shaping it into a triangle or ball. Repeat with the remaining rice and filling.
8. Cut the nori sheets into strips and wrap them around the base of each onigiri or serve them on the side.
9. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the onigiri for added flavor and crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy carbohydrates for sustained energy.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, promoting heart health.

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