Delicious Chicken Onigiri for a Cozy Home-Cooked Meal
Chicken Onigiri is a delightful reminder of homemade food, marrying savory chicken with seasoned sushi rice.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
For the Rice Mixture
- 2 cups sushi rice this rice has the perfect sticky texture essential for molding your chicken onigiri.
- 2.5 cups water ensures the rice cooks nicely and achieves the right consistency.
- 1 teaspoon salt enhances the flavor of the rice.
For the Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded for easy incorporation.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce adds a savory umami punch.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil lends a nutty flavor.
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped to provide a fresh element.
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds sprinkled on top for texture.
Optional Wrapping
- 4 sheets nori wraps the onigiri for flavor contrast.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water, adding salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
- Once the rice has finished cooking, let it cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Take a handful of warm rice, flatten it in your palm, and spoon the filling into the center. Mold the rice around the filling.
- If desired, wrap each onigiri with nori for added flavor.
- Continue molding until all rice and filling are used, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
Customize your onigiri with different fillings like avocado or pickled vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
Serving: 1onigiriCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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