How Do You Onigiri Rice Balls For A Japanese Bento Lunch?
Think of onigiri as a Japanese sandwich-an easy hand held meal with a variety of fillings. Traditional onigiri is either triangular or cylindrical. You can make it in circles or ovals too for your bento lunch. Choose a traditional filling such as umeboshi (pickled plums) or use your favorite such as ham and cheese. This is easy but filling lunch food is sure to become a favorite in your house. Cook the rice according to package directions. Japanese short-grain rice, also known as glutinous rice, is stickier than the common medium grain rice used in Western countries. Tear of a 1 foot long sheet of plastic wrap and lay on the counter. Spoon rice into the center of the plastic wrap using the rice paddle. Use approximately a handful’s worth of rice. Poke a hole in the center of the rice mound with your finger. Place your fillings inside the hole then recover with the rice. Twist the plastic wrap around the rice mound tightly. Shape the plastic wrapped rice ball in your hand until you reac
