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A plate of salmon rice balls , each containing pieces of salmon, garnished with chopped green onions, black sesame seeds, and drizzled with a soy-based sauce.

salmon rice balls

Salmon rice balls (Onigiri) are a traditional Japanese snack made with seasoned rice and flaked salmon. These handheld treats can be eaten cold or warm, making them perfect for lunchboxes or potlucks. The recipe is flexible, allowing for variations with different proteins, vegetables, or seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rice balls
Course: Snack Lunch Main Course Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese Asian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups cups Water -For cooking the rice.
  • 2 tablespoon tbsp Rice vinegar -For seasoning the rice.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -Season the rice with salt.
  • 16 oz can Canned salmon -Drain and flake the salmon; or use 2 fresh salmon fillets.
  • 1 teaspoon Soysauce Optional -for flavoring the salmon.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds -Optional for te rice balls or for toasting.
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions -Chopped mixed into the rice.
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake seasoning -Optional for added flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 Rice Cooker (Alternatively, use a pot with a lid to cook the rice. )
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing the rice and salmon. )
  • 1 Small Bowl for Hand Water (To wet hands before shaping rice balls. )
  • 1 Fork (For flaking the cooked salmon. )
  • 1 Spatula (For gently mixing the seasoned rice. )

Method
 

  1. Cook the sushi rice until done, then cool it.
  2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice.
  3. Flake the cooked or canned salmon and season with soy sauce.
  4. Combine rice, salmon, sesame seeds, and green onions together.
  5. Wet your hands and shape the mixture into balls or triangles.
  6. Optionally, fry the rice balls for a crispy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 70gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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