Onigiri
4 servings
50 minutes
Onigiri is a traditional Japanese dish with roots that go deep into antiquity. In the past, it served as convenient food for travelers and warriors due to its compactness and nutritional value. The classic flavor of onigiri combines the softness of rice, the tenderness of cream cheese, and the freshness of cucumber, complemented by the aroma of nori and the richness of lightly salted salmon. Its moderate acidity from rice vinegar balances the taste while providing a pleasant and rich texture. Onigiri is easy to take along; it's an ideal snack to enjoy at home, on the go, or at a picnic. Today, onigiri remains a symbol of Japanese cuisine valued for its simplicity, taste, and versatility.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Rinse the rice under running water.
- Short-grain (round) rice: 100 g
3
Pour water over the rice.
- Water: 120 ml
4
Slice the cucumber.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
5
Mix vinegar, salt, and sugar for the dressing.
- Rice vinegar: 30 ml
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
6
Boil the rice for 20 minutes. Pour with dressing and let it cool.
- Short-grain (round) rice: 100 g
- Rice vinegar: 30 ml
7
Spread half of the rice on the nori sheet.
- Dried nori seaweed: 2 pieces
- Short-grain (round) rice: 100 g
8
Distribute over the entire surface.
9
Spread half of the cottage cheese.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 50 g
10
Place half of the sliced cucumber on top.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
11
Place half of the salmon on the cucumber.
- Lightly salted salmon: 60 g
12
Fold in half.
13
Cut into four pieces. Repeat the same with the remaining ingredients.