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.
- 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.