RICE SANDWICH ONIGIRAZU RECIPE - おにぎらずレシピ - COOKING WITH CHEF DAI

[@JunsKitchen]

My mom used to make this when I was in school. I didn't know it's called onigirazu these days. Now I miss her food. :) Thank you chef Dai for another great video! BTW, are you still making videos from your restaurant?

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Hi Jun, always a pleasure. I know what you mean friend....nothing beats Mum's food from childhood, does it? Nostalgia is such a strong emotion. Your comment reminds me of an apology I made to my own Mother recently. When I was a little boy (a long long time ago), I sometimes showed my disappointment when she would prepare some of the dishes that I didn't used to like very much like most mushroom dishes, sunomono etc. But they the dishes that I love and appreciate now as an adult and miss the most. I really appreciate my Mother working so hard and preparing all of those great dishes that we were lucky enough to eat as children.......

[@Badzeep]

Hey Jun! :D

[@shenglongisback4688]

+Cooking with Chef Dai awesome matey just made these for the famz...

[@weloversoftheunitedstates]

lol hi Jun! ironic how i shared your cooking videos with my mom. ok not SO ironic. anyway bye!

[@cimajeenvet]

Chef Dai, I shared your thoughts. I am so sorry, my mom........

[@Nemodog]

This is such a quick and easy, portable, lunch idea! I love that I can have a sandwich without the bread! I watched the video that you made with "Eat Your Sushi" and really enjoyed it. I don't eat meat or dairy, so really was inspired by the vegetarian version of onigirazu. Please continue to include vegetarian / vegan versions of your dishes when you can. I know I'm not the only one out here that would appreciate them. Thanks!

[@notiestgirl]

Nemodog hey! I don't think they're the same person 😰😅

[@Nemodog]

You are absolutely right notiestgirl. It's funny because I visited Chef Togashi's website just the other day and was disappointed that he didn't have a KZbin channel. I made the association with the food item and not the individual. I guess this has become a popular concept and is making the video rounds. Chef Togashi makes a very nice vegetarian version of onigirazo that was posted by Simon and Martina on their Eat Your Sushi channel. It's a great idea and I am inspired by both chefs. Thank you for setting the record straight. :) My apologies to Chef Dai for the mixup and my thanks for the excellent demonstration. I look forward to viewing more of your recipes.

[@altonortizagaray1092]

notiestgirl z

[@unitatoetoppop6230]

Nemodog thank you I agree

[@mood8344]

Karen Himura 9o

[@hermetickitten]

I'm definitely trying this tonight :3 Thank you for this great recipe!

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Thank you for your kind comment. I like your channel btw, very interesting indeed......

[@Livelovelaughes]

I love the way he speaks. Very soothing and clear at the same time. And the video is so easy to follow

[@fullmindstorm]

That california one,looks so elegant and good.

[@CookingwithChefDai]

thank you Twiggy! I'm glad you liked it.....I enjoyed eating it for the video....

[@HelenaBlack80]

This is a brilliant alternative to sandwiches for lunch. Love me some onigiri!

[@ndlkdan6213]

not really, by lunchtime, your nori sheet will absorb the moisture of the rice and other ingredients and will become chewy even not possible to bite it off. this is mostly to enjoy it at the moment of preparation

[@khabibnurmagomoodov9287]

@@ndlkdan6213the moisture in the rice is what keeps the nori from breaking apart. These are good for days if kept properly sealed and stored in the fridge.

[@kiwifrando]

This gave me an idea to have fast meal beacuse I can prepare it early and when i get hungry i can just get my prepared food from fridge.

[@kslim7481]

Do prepare overnight? How u keep it? Rice will hard?

[@togepee]

@@kslim7481 If you wrap the onigirazu with a kitchen towel, the rice inside will stay soft.

[@ghostlobster6631]

@@kslim7481 Don't put it in the fridge overnight, the rice will get hard. If you make it further in advance you can freeze them (just make sure to cook the rice with a small amount of oil, as that will help encase the moisture)

[@blatinobear]

Those are some interesting Jelly Donut sandwiches

[@thesacredbeast5928]

blatinobear indeed

[@renteryx2364]

Tydekan Yep.

[@happybirthday2078]

I'm 100% sure that you are a Lost Pause subscriber! 😂

[@fadedpegasush7764]

Only a pokémon fan will get it

[@lisahinton9682]

@@fadedpegasush7764 We allllll get it, and we're allllll sick of it.

[@rogerpicilli]

California rolls here in Brazil usually are made from imitation crabstick, cucumber and mango. Is a very interesting mix too, give it a shot!

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

Rogerio That is a delicious mix!

[@lisahinton9682]

Rogerio, that sounds delicious, actually.

[@avamooltrey]

Mine dont have any meat at all in Boston

[@ktfitz4604]

My local sushi restaurant (US based) uses mango in some of their rolls. It's a great flavor addition.

[@LostApotheosis]

Wild. That sounds so good, though. I just wish I liked imitation crab.

[@HimeGabi]

Looks like a great lunch idea for brown bagging.

[@dmayfield8256]

Thank you, Chef Dai! Wonderfully executed, clear instructions, & beautiful as well. I was pleasantly surprised that you tried a bite of each one & gave your critique.

[@lunarotimas]

In the "old days," fishermen referred to the white albacore tuna as "chicken of the sea." It was called this because the white color and very mild flavor reminded them of chicken.

[@spicybeantofu]

Luna Otimas is that where the name of the brand comes from ? I like the brand that has the big blue tuna on it, there spicy tuna in the pouches is my favorite for fux sushi.

[@lunarotimas]

yes

[@lunarotimas]

oh! thank you

[@lydiajacobs3974]

Yup. I have heard this also.

[@akiane11]

"Ask any mermaid you happen to see, "What's the best Tuna?", CHICKEN OF THE SEA!!"

[@webwolf404]

just had the tuna. Amazing more filling than normal onigiri but just as fast and convenient! my year and a half daughter loved them too!

[@webwolf404]

added some furikake to spice it up

[@dojasak707]

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to Chef Dai my mom just had her jaw broken and this is perfect for a healing mouth. Salute

[@LeahLaushway]

That California roll-inspired onigirazu looks fantastic. I'm going to have to try my hand at it.

[@CookingwithChefDai]

thanks, please do try it, was really delicious!!!

[@nix2747]

@@CookingwithChefDai Chef, do you season the rice with the rice vinegar or is it plain white rice?

[@m.taylor]

I like the aesthetic & simplicity of this recipe for those of us who have busy careers.

[@holymacaroni0825]

Thank you for showing how simple this is to make - definitely adding this to my lunch options as it's a great gluten free option - I get to swap bread for rice!

[@lizdaigle6060]

I love how much you are enjoying your rice sandwiches

[@tfoprincess]

I'm going to make this, bring this to school and make everyone jealous. I'm going to use tuna. I'm sure tuna can stay unspoiled in the fridge for 3 days (without having to microwave)

[@vexinglex4996]

This is perfect for people who are constantly on the go. It allows a lot of creativity for the fillings and I bet some enterprising foodies will have different ideas for both savory and dessert versions.

[@SlenderMaam]

I'm so glad I found your channel

[@anaobando5001]

Muchas grasias, por compartir tus Rivas resetas, adoro la comida asiatica

[@lunarcorpse]

I didn't have any of these ingredients, so I improvised. I had the rice, but I used calamari, spicy mayo with some lettuce and turned it into a burrito. It was pretty good.

[@obsidianwing]

works beste with Sushi or Risotto Rice

[@sawadikin]

i love that mizkan vinegar. very unique taste of vinegar. slightly a bit sweet and refreshing sour and the fragrance love it.

[@cerithecatlady]

Tuna was originally called "chicken of the sea" because of its white coloring and mild flavor, just like chicken. These look delicious! My husband and I make one similar to this only with seasoned beef crumbles and hosin sauce.

[@lapetitemoma]

I tried several of the ideas and I liked the tuna one the best, as I put my own twist on it. However, tonight I was feeling kinda crazy, and I had some shrimp fried rice left in the fridge. So, I heated it slightly to make it moist and formed a square out of it, put it on the nori sheets along with some pickled ginger. Oh my soul, it was so delicious. Next time I will use the sticky rice. Thanks for inspiring me. This was so great.

[@aurorapille8809]

This man just stole my heart. I love sushi and to have them as big as sandwiches is genius.

[@raemundvp1153]

Great ideas, chef. They all look delicious. Thank you.

[@liltrooper29]

This is such a good idea

[@CookingwithChefDai]

thank you!

[@emgerson1975]

This is the best video explaining the wrapping process, thank you.

[@phant0m0th_]

Now I'm going to have to try this!! Gosh I'm so hungry and it looks so delicious

[@kavenkan]

Finally someone mentioned warm rice. I have t made any as I am not sure if is warm or cold or hot! Thanks!

[@DarkAurora90]

I’m a Latina American, so our food isn’t really “healthy”. Lately, I have been wanting to expand our menu with more veggies and less carbs. I’m very excited to try the tuna cucumber sandwich you made. Looks delicious! Hope to pack one in my husband’s lunch to see what he thinks! By the way, do you have any bento box ideas?

[@MarissaBjobs]

Healthy and easy to prepare. This is perfect for school and office, share more about Japanese recipes. Thank you.

[@Vulcapyro]

To explain the name, "onigiri" is usually just written in kana as おにぎり, but it comes from 御握り, where 御 ("o") is an honorific, and 握り ("nigiri") means "grasping", as you would grasp a rice ball to form it when making it. The name of this is onigirazu, where the difference is in 握らず ("nigirazu"), which instead means "without grasping", as we can see you don't grasp it!

[@mishmishm7847]

Thank you for your explanation Makes so much sense

[@Serjohn]

it was super obvious the egg one was the best, i liked that you added tomato as welll.

[@yin6177]

That Shougeki no Shouma picture at the end 😂❤️

[@frvrthwrdgrl]

This is it! 😍 I've originally looked up recipes for cali maki and onigiri, but I'm glad I found this gem. It seems the easiest to bring anywhere without worrying if it'll break apart, because it's neatly wrapped and shaped. Plus, your imagination is the limit when it comes to thinking of fillings. Thank you! ❤️

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Nikki DR you’re welcome. Thanks

[@mugensamurai]

This is the most badass way to enjoy leftovers. Now all my co workers are jelly.

[@Eleef7562]

I was looking for Japanese recipe since I feel I have mild covid symptoms. I'll be making this. Thank you Chef. Your instructions are very clear.

[@pshiba2479]

Lovely! I'll be making this everyday for my lunch at work, quick to prepare and I can add varieties. Could you show us how to make the prawn? Thank you :)

[@CookingwithChefDai]

i will definitely try and make a video on how to make ebi furai soon....... please do make them for lunch, hope you enjoy them!!!! thanks friend...

[@toastbenzazouz3294]

Chief Dai, I LOVE not only your tasty recipes but most of all your esthetic- beautiful presentations. Thank you for the inspiration, master.

[@PW-yp5ti]

Hey I wouldn't mind trying one with deep fried shrimp in the middle!!! Yum

[@qu33nsuga65]

Just literally five seconds and I'm already in love

[@GurvirSingh64]

Canned tuna is usually called chicken of the sea. There is even a brand that uses that as their slogan.

[@ThurstanTV]

And bats are called chicken of the cave :-D

[@huisi9snsd]

+ThurstanTV lol

[@Petaurista13]

And humans are called "chicken of last hope (and cannibals)"

[@jenniferwaldren7111]

Wow! I'm just discovering your videos. I love how you give your instructions, your camera work and editing. Very clear and easy to understand!

[@ИннаПантовская]

Приятного аппетита.🍙

[@eemias6308]

This is easy to follow thank you! ありがとうございます😊

[@taromi9120]

I live in Japan and I just heard from a guy who works for Hagoromo, a canned tuna company on TV. When canned tuna was new to the market in Japan some decades ago, the guy said, the company wanted to introduce it as something similar in taste to chicken. Chicken of the sea. That's how they named canned tuna, Sea Chicken. But then, I remember USA had canned tune called Sea Chicken more than 30 years ago, if I remember correctly.

[@sblank5753]

taromi Chicken of the Sea has been around over 100 years, actually, and is one of the most popular canned tuna brands.

[@taromi9120]

I used to live in the States when I was small. I thought the brand was Sea Chicken. Now I know it's Chicken of the Sea. Thnx for the info.

[@petery7499]

great answer. it is also because if you have shredded chicken with mayo just like the tuna mayo in this video, it is almost hard to tell the difference.

[@Pdibbles1254]

So easy to make and delicious looking,thank you for sharing.

[@t-rexngatokorua8733]

Im so hungry...why do i continue to torture myself by watching food porn...

[@KoyoteKatt]

Tai Ngatokorua because it gets us the freedom we have been desiring all of our lives

[@zhynpadillo76]

ahahahha same here I am torturinh myself looking at this. I'm gonna make this for my lunch box.

[@Jasmine2Sham]

Bro Havik Plays exactly 🙈🙈🙈 this is so hard to tolerate

[@bray9572]

Tai Ngatokorua класс

[@عبيرعبير-ت3و]

Lol the same 😅

[@LL-ls8es]

I love Chef Dai. Simple recipes for delicious food

[@Joythealchemist]

the tuna one can get my number

[@eg8629]

Joy Joy 😂😂😂

[@tintintin3848]

Thank you. You have made my hiking lunch much more exotic after watching this!!!! For the english brekfast add black pudding. Less rice

[@glennbell8702]

"Chicken of the Sea" was probably taken from Starkist Tuna marketing. During WW2 and after the name of the product was "Chicken of the Sea. So more than likely they were in food drops made as humanitarian aid, then after the war this product was dominate in the industry. Canned foods were some of the first trade products after the war. Just a theory.

[@ancientflounder]

Time to try this out for lunch very soon. I'm always a fan of easy-to-make meals that I can take to work and enjoy.

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Thanks as always friend, I hope you make it and enjoy it.......

[@ancientflounder]

Made one yesterday, actually. :) Some tuna salad, sliced tomato, thin sliced cucumber, and some Karamucho furikake.

[@nickstoli]

Oh, Lord. I don't suppose you're looking to hire a taster, are you?

[@b-radg916]

Yeah, me too!!

[@pohanah]

My fav coment on yt

[@cl3ar]

Lolol

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

This comment is terribly relatable. I regret to inform you that the competition for this is very high 🤣

[@yousukeangel]

沢山具を入れてもうまく包めるものですね。久しぶりに作ってみようかなあ。

[@annlesley7354]

This would be perfect for me cuz I can't eat wheat.

[@HUMAN-qp5ls]

My husband to has a farty party problem

[@yawnywilliams4025]

I don’t rlly like bread so this is perfect

[@phoeniciacloud1515]

Great ideas, sound yummy. I'm from California and I've never had a California roll with the flying fish eggs. Very interesting

[@DarkSwitchJ84]

I love your t-shirt! Where can I buy one?

[@DarkSwitchJ84]

Found it! www.graniph.com.au/products/100001300001-sushi-train It is super cool!

[@Vikingbuddhist]

I'm usually very critical of cooking videos but this made my mouth water! Combinations are great, even the English breakfast style although I should not agree with it. Mentaiko, shiso with avocado and a touch of wasabi/soy-sauce would be great also.

[@jdxanadu872]

I really liek that background music. The guitar reminds me of the ending theme for Shinsekai Yori

[@TheMechanicalGirl999]

Hello Dipper! ^_^!

[@LittleDucksKitchen]

Thanks for sharing .

[@GiuliaKingsley454]

Now I know what to make on days I have class xD

[@fernandaolivares7366]

so delicious !! I tried out and now I make a badge of tuna and another of bacon and egg for the week and now I always have something to eat when I arrive from work *o*

[@Dek4Thai]

i wonder if it's okay to use jasmin rice 🤔

[@shelly7017]

Yes, please! They all look delicious.

[@DaisyJaneBlaBla]

words can't describe how much i want those Ö.Ö

[@rubiferrer2419]

I love you, you make this world a better place ❤ thank you for the recipes!!

[@belamitaguedes5962]

My take on why toona is called sea chicken is because it's popular as the chicken everyone likes to eat chicken and it's the same with toona😊just my theory and guess.

[@mattmcmaniac]

Fusion at its finest

[@ShavonneTV]

Tuna is referred to as the Chicken of the Sea in America as well. LOL

[@CookingwithChefDai]

thank you......

[@YunJaeGDLuv]

Thats so strange.

[@hannahb5219]

There was also a pretty popular clip of Jessica Simpson on her reality TV show (early 2000s) when she legitimately thought that tuna was chicken.

[@yekeii]

J-Horse hey hope

[@peytonwilliams7876]

To add onto what Shavonne TV said, tuna started being called "chicken of the sea" because in the US there is a seafood packaging company called Chicken of the Sea. So it kind of caught on like calling facial tissues "Kleenex" and adhesive medical strips "Band-Aids". The brand becoming so popular that the name applies to the product instead of the real name for it.

[@chelsabailey1018]

VERY cool video!!! Definitely a different type of sandwich for me! Will try to make this for sure!! Thanks for posting!!!

[@nomi8909]

I really want to eat the ones left on his plate 😂😂😂😂

[@heloisacha6025]

Hi, I'm from Manaus , capital of Amazonas- Brasil. I just love the way of asian cook. And I'm learning to cook something that a rally like. And this remember me 7/11 in Asia.

[@Churumbelita]

I've actually never seen flying fish roe in a California roll - it typically includes imitation crabstick, avocado and cucumber.

[@GreenGleem]

same. I usually see it with cream cheese, and not mayo, too. The thought of mayo in it is actually grossing me out a bit haha

[@Level84]

I've had it with the tobiko sprinkled on the outside of the roll, along with sesame seeds. It's actually really good with the roe, adds some saltiness.

[@Churumbelita]

Ibsen I can imagine that would be a nice hint of saltiness!

[@R_L_A_G]

Some restaurants in Oklahoma have tofu in their's.

[@Lilyium]

Churumbelita I've actually never seen a California roll without fish roe.

[@carmensalas8985]

Todos se ven riquisimos .saludos desde CDMX.

[@kou6412]

Why am i watching this at 3am.....I'm hungry

[@tatjanapukite2661]

ha! this comes just in time. Now i know what i am making for lunch at work tomorrow. Fed up with bread. Thanks for lovely ideas.

[@AkulaClass]

There are a few reasons as to why it was called "Chicken of the Sea" but if I remember correctly In the "old days", fishermen referred to the "white albacore tuna" as “Chicken of the Sea” because of the white colour and very mild flavor reminded them of chicken.

[@opwave79]

I love how easy and versatile this is. I'm already brainstorming different fillings!

[@CookingwithChefDai]

lol, I know what you mean. There are no limits to what you can use as a filling........ Thanks a lot!

[@Ichigo2058]

how long can i leave them wrapped until the nori is ... "wet"?

[@simone28938]

Ichigo2058 like an hour probably, you could just do the same thing in cling film until you want to eat it

[@Ichigo2058]

thank you

[@ph.huhu7682]

I like your accent and the recipe! new inspiration for me as a Vietnamese living in the Netherlands for lunch box everyday :D

[@wanaan]

I should do some kind of sushi with avocado tomorrow...

[@racheltang9052]

That looks good

[@justdreadest]

i'm hungry now.

[@bluetulips-fp1nr]

Will definitely make these Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰

[@cathleen2673]

I like your shirt

[@DiomerysRamirez]

Amazing flavors combination

[@suha7525-c5]

Oh my god his accent 😭💜

[@Psychotechmusichead]

Thank you I’ll be making these for my future kids lunch boxes

[@mikazukides5791]

Lmao, love how you put food wars as your ending background

[@Tbehartoo]

These look so delicious! I loved watching you make all of them. You shirt was pretty awesome, too. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@cottoncandyaddict]

I just need a rice maker! I'm awful at making rice, no matter how I trying comes out wrong. I can cook anything else just fine, but rice hates me. That aside I can't wait to make these!

[@Nikki_94]

I dont have a rice cooker and my rice comes out just fine, how exactly do u do it?

[@cottoncandyaddict]

Blaz3k That's why I need one! I can't make rice the normal way, so I hope a rice cooker helps lol.

[@Nikki_94]

Bad Misty But why not? If I can with a regular pot, you can too!

[@cottoncandyaddict]

Thank you for the encouragement! 😊

[@Nikki_94]

Bad Misty It just a matter of finding the right technique according to your stove etc :)

[@jepolch]

Brilliant! I'll be making all of these. Thanks!

[@xiaorishu]

Ahh >.< I wanna try this~

[@ferrero8575]

Definitely trying these tomorrow 😊 my girlfriend really likes japanese, korean, chinese food. Thank you chef!

[@bartoszbaranowski604]

Is this just regular rice or sushi rice?

[@b-radg916]

Probably short grain, which sticks together more than medium or long grain.

[@candyberried]

Yum! Im going to make this tomorrow with wild ahi tuna, wild salmon, avocado, cucumbers, tonkatsu sauce and sriracha mayo!