Plain jasmine rice is shaped into triangles and wrapped in nori for a quick and easy Japanese snack, known as onigiri. A kid-pleasing lunchbox treat!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
114 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine 2 cups water, rice, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool rice until easily handled, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Fill a small bowl with water. Place 2 tablespoons of salt in another small bowl.
Step 3
Wrap a strip of nori around the triangle, using a bit of water to help it stick if necessary.
Step 4
Dip hands in water and rub salt over hands. Take a handful of warm rice and form it into a ball; gently squish with your hands into an "L" or "C" shape, then apply gentle pressure to the sides to shape it into a triangle.
Ingredients
2 cups water
salt
1 cup jasmine rice
1 sheet nori (dry seaweed), cut into 1-inch strips, or as desired
