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Onigiri Salmon Rice Balls

Salted rice triangles stuffed with grilled salmon.

25 min4 serveseasy

Salted rice triangles stuffed with grilled salmon. This Japanese rice is sized for 4 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

280

kcal

12g

Protein

48g

Carbs

5g

Fat

ricesnackeasy

Ingredients

  • short-grain ricekey2 cups
  • salmon filletkey200 g
  • norikey4 sheets
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • sesame seeds1 tbsp
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Cook rice; let cool just enough to handle.

  2. 2

    Grill or pan-roast salmon; flake into chunks.

  3. 3

    Wet hands with salt water; shape rice triangles around salmon.

  4. 4

    Wrap each with a strip of nori; serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Onigiri Salmon Rice Balls take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Onigiri Salmon Rice Balls vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are short-grain rice, salmon fillet, nori.