17 Easy Onigiri Recipes (No Nori Seaweed!)

Serves 2

5 mins prep

5 mins cook

10 mins total

Discover easy onigiri recipes without nori! In this recipe, I’ll share delicious rice ball variations, from classic fillings like salmon and wakame to unique and flavorful options.

0 servings

- cupCooked Japanese Rice

A little Salt

Fillings of Your Choice

tspWakame Onigiri Seasoning

cupEdamameRemove the beans from the pods

CornMicrowaved for 5 minutes, then removed from the cob

tbspShio kombu

tbspFurikake

tbspSalmon FlakesMix with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

EggMicrowave beaten egg for 30 sec, mix with 1 Tbsp mayonnaise

tbspCheeseChopped and mixed with a few shiso leaves

tbspKatsuobushi Mix with 2 tsp soy sauce

tbspCurry PowderMix with 2 Tbsp mixed vegetables

sliceTakuanChopped and mixed with 1 Umeboshi (pitted and mashed)

tbspPotato ChipsCrushed and mixed with ½ tsp aonori

Ochazuke Mix

tbspHijiki Salad

tbspDried Shrimp

piecesAnchoviesChopped and mixed with torn nori

tbspSimmered Koya DofuChop ½ eggplant and 1 koya dofu, simmer in ½ Tbsp each of water, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin

Prepare Your Filling: Pick any filling from the list above and prepare it as noted.

Mix with Rice: Add your filling to the cooked rice in a large bowl and gently mix to combine.

Shape: Wet your hands with water, sprinkle salt on your palms, and rub together. Place one serving of rice in your hand and gently press with both palms to form a triangle, rolling it a few times to shape.

Serve: Enjoy right away, or wrap it up to eat later.

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17 Easy Onigiri Recipes (No Nori Seaweed!) | Chef JA Cooks