Miso Beef Onigiri

Step 1

Cook the rice in the rice cooker. Mix and cool for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine garlic, ginger, miso, water and mirin.

Step 3

Cut the beef into 2-inch strips. Transfer to the miso mixture. Season with black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

In a large pan over high heat, warm ½ tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the beef and cook until cook through. Taste and adjust with salt and sugar. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 5

Prepare a small bowl of water (drinkable). Wet both of your hands with the water. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on one palm. Rub both hands together. Take ½ cup of warm rice and slightly pat down onto one hand. Make a dent in the middle. Add about 1 tablespoon of beef. Carefully cover up the beef with the rice around the edges and roll the whole thing into a ball. Use both of your palms to gently pressure the rice ball into a triangle shape. Repeat with the rest of the rice.

Step 6

When ready to serve, wrap each rice ball with a piece of seaweed and sprinkle with furikake. Serve immediately or at room temperature.