Best Onigiri Fillings (Japanese Rice Balls)

Step 1

Nori sheet: Cut it into three equal pieces.

Step 2

Prepare a filling of your choice: See ingredients section.

Step 3

Prepare ingredients: Prepare salt, a bowl of water, cooked rice, a nori sheet, and filling.

Step 4

Add filling: In a small bowl, put rice and make a little dent in the center, then add 1 or 2 teaspoons of your filling.

Step 5

Water and salt on your hands: Wet both hands with water, put some salt (2 fingertips of salt) on your palm, and rub between your hands.

Step 6

Shape rice: Place the rice on your hand, hold it with both hands, form a triangle shape (or round shape) by pressing gently with your both palms and fingers while rolling it several times.

Step 7

Wrap: Wrap it in a nori sheet.