How To Make Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri Recipe)

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Looking for more things to pack into your bento? Check out my bento playlist for other bento favorites like Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken), Hamburg Steak (Japanese Meatballs) and Shogayaki (Ginger Pork): kzbin.info/aero/PLP3Ew88wjvg-w6jvBFn4im0naika0MXTB

[@Blacklightprince]

ありがとうございます男の人。I mean it seriously thank you so much for putting tutorials on how to make certain Japanese dishes. When I came across your channel I barely knew what rice to use, but now following your directions, I can now make お握り. Again thank you so much!

[@NoRecipes]

You're welcome! I'm so happy to hear you've been finding my videos helpful!

[@ZainArtz]

For not being Japanese, I'm quite proud of my onigiri craftsmanship from learning through KZbin. They are such a great snack and I hope they get more popular here. At least they aren't referred to by "jelly donuts" any longer. As soon as I saw that finger trick, I knew you were referring to Uncle Roger and I find it entertaining you brought it up. Keep up the good videos!

[@NoRecipes]

Glad to hear you've mastered the art of the jelly donut😆

[@Maplecook]

I'm a school teacher, and I can always tell who watches Pokemon in my class, by seeing who laughs when I refer to onigiri as, "jelly doughnuts." haha

[@flakbait5771]

Oh boy, jelly donuts! (Kidding haha) This was a great and thorough video, thank you. Also heck yeah perilla leaves nice choice

[@NoRecipes]

🤣 that was the best (mis)translation in all anime history! I'm glad to hear this was helpful!

[@saltwalk]

Looks like it will be up to me to mention that beautiful falling white-rice-on-black-background shot. Gorgeous! Another great video.

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks Jonathan, took a while to get the lighting right on that shot. Thanks for noticing😄

[@josephablang7942]

You recipe and technique are trully very delicious

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Thank you, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@n.n4085]

I'm watching and my smile is on my face all the time... Thank you for positive energy ⚡ 😁

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Glad I could help you smile, it's the best thing you can do to lift yourself and those around you up😄

[@priscilliaharjonigani3791]

I love your content! I love your every effort with the way you make all of your video which is so great! Everything is perfect. I was working for Japanese company for 7 years, so I kinda familiar with the ingredients. I definetly try this! Keep it up :)

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks Priscillia, this video was a little more challenging than the usual ones to do, so it makes me happy that you noticed! I hope you try it out😀

[@priscilliaharjonigani3791]

@@NoRecipes sure!!

[@ZackCloud7]

Man looks so good! Sometimes there is nothing beats some good old simple rice recipe. My fav is basmati (or any long grain rice) with brown melted butter 😋

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks Zack, one of my favorite onigiri is just plain white rice with lots of sea salt on the outside wrapped in seasoned nori. Basmati with browned butter sounds like a great combo!

[@Chiillybro]

bro your recipes are so easy to follow thank you!

[@NoRecipes]

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[@adyavlogslifestyle]

my Favorite Japanese rice ball Thanks For sharing your recipe yummy 😋

[@NoRecipes]

You're welcome Kristine, hope you're doing well!

[@waleedaljaber7989]

Looks delicious 😋 another great video .

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Thanks Waleed!

[@annanoworry118]

It’s beautiful! I will have to try this!

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

[@MissChari]

Thank you for the clear steps.! Looks delicious.

[@NoRecipes]

You're welcome Miss Chari! I hope you try it out😀

[@CathyCawood]

Great video. These onigiri look amazing! So is tuna mayo safe for a few hours without refrigeration? It's my favorite flavor, but I always worry about putting it in a lunchbox.

[@NoRecipes]

Thank you! When it comes to food safety stuff it depends on so many things (like the ambient humidity and temperature, whether you handled everything with gloves and clean utensils or not, etc.) so it's hard to give you a yes or no answer, however it's pretty common to pack onigiri for lunch here in Japan.

[@miralee2379]

Thank you for sharing, i love onigiri, now i know how to do onigiri .. 😊

[@NoRecipes]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@RheaBorja]

Great instructional video - thank you. Would it be ok to make these onigiri the night before a picnic lunch?

[@NoRecipes]

Hi Rhea, you'll need to refrigerate them if you're making them the night before, but refrigerated rice will retrograde (the starches recrystallize), which makes it hard. You'd probably be better off making any side dishes the night before, and then making the onigiri the day of.

[@arkprice]

I have tried to make Onigiri with 3 ingredients that I like: Cooked Rice Cooked Salmon - shredded and mixed Shiso I mix everything and make it into the triangle shapes, but after a while, they just start falling apart, so I just make balls out of it; will the Nori help keep it together? or does it have to do with the consistency of the rice?

[@NoRecipes]

Hi Eduardo, that combo sounds delicious! What kind of rice are. you using?

[@arkprice]

@@NoRecipes Long Grain Jasmine Rice, haven't had much luck for it to clump together. my next move was to use sushi rice.

[@NoRecipes]

@@arkprice That's definitely the problem. You can go read my explanation for choosing rice for Onigiri here: norecipes.com/onigiri-japanese-rice-balls/ You'll want to check the label when buying "sushi rice" as sometimes they sell medium grain rice as sushi rice.

[@arkprice]

@@NoRecipes good to know, thank you so much for the help, will definitely be making this for my bento box lunch for work 🍱 been making more protein based meals with smaller portions

[@frikeyslender3758]

Okay, I was always too lazy and too unsure of my skills to make onigiri, but that mayo tuna recipe sounds so tasty I might actually try it soon, especially having all the ingredients in the superstore nearby. Good recipe as always, I love your videos 😊

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks Frikey! It does take a little practice, but even if you don't get the shape perfect they're still delicious. I hope you enjoy it!

[@weldmaster80]

Oh wow, doughnuts, just like in Pokemon lol

[@NoRecipes]

😆jelly donuts!

[@adobo_de_mondongo]

A good tuna substitute is mackerel, i swear that if it's canned it will taste just the same

[@NoRecipes]

They can be similar so if that's easier to find for you that will work!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Great tips! I really like making my own onigiri, but the the stickiness of the rice is a real pain in the arse! Your hand-formed onigiri skills are IMPRESSIVE! I cheat and just use a press I got at a hyaku yen store (or for those not in Japan there's always Amazon). Great video again!

[@NoRecipes]

Thank you! To be honest, I used to use a mold, but the texture of a hand shaped onigiri is better (molds make them too compact). As long as your hands are wet and the rice is hot, it shouldn't stick too much. Another way you can get around rice sticking to your hands is to use plastic wrap, but it's not very eco-friendly which is why I didn't show it.

[@ChicagoGriller]

@@NoRecipes Yeah, the mold I have does make them quite small. I guess I will just practice some more!

[@leeleesale]

My trick if japanese rice is hard to find in area, is sticky rice (glutinous rice) 3 part usual rice to 1 part glutinous rice. Also soak the rice for 30 minutes before you cook it. My favorite onigiri filling spicy tuna mayo, yolk soaked in soy sauce, okaka & spicy chicken floss. Edit: if you're Indonesian, menthik susu rice is probably the most similar to japanese rice, just a bit more fragrant.

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks for sharing! Love the idea of using a soy sauce cured yolk as a filling for onigiri!

[@panlasangpilipinobyshaicol8564]

Nice sharing my friend. Hope to see you around.

[@NoRecipes]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@bansara7421]

which rice should i use sticky rice or normal rice ? from northeast india

[@NoRecipes]

Hi Max, did you watch the video? I explain this starting at 1:24

[@AndrewsSimplecooking]

Hi I have just come over from Maplecook on his recommendation new subscriber here

[@NoRecipes]

Welcome to the channel! 😄

[@Maplecook]

Oh, hey Fam! Great to see you over here!

[@Rainier9280]

Now I know how to make Onigiri, I just need the sticky rice to make it😅 which ain't available in our place. Tried making with basmati rice, but it won't retain its shape

[@NoRecipes]

Hi Tshandamay, Japanese short-grain rice is not the same thing as sticky rice. Sticky rice is much more sticky and is usually used to for making desserts like mochi.

[@Rainier9280]

@@NoRecipes Oh! Didn't know that! Thank u so much for the info!! I have some short grain rice at home, gonna try making it! Thanks for sharing the recipe and keep up the good work!! Lots of love from India! 😄

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@@Rainier9280 That's great, I hope it works out!

[@josephablang7942]

I want start onigiri shop in the Philippine

[@NoRecipes]

Great idea! Onigiri are a versatile form factor you can have a lot of fun with by changing the combination of fillings, mix-ins, and coverings.

[@abishekyt5895]

Toyaki pleas

[@NoRecipes]

Hi Abishek, I'm not familiar with Toyaki. Did you mean Teriyaki or Takoyaki?

[@gratuitparadise6717]

More onigiri

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I also have a yaki onigiri recipe on this channel. Is there a specific type of onigiri you're interested in?

[@Iproud35043]

Onigiri wrapped with weed 😂😂

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I must have missed the joke...