5-Minute Onigiri with Nori & Umeboshi
Warm rice balls wrapped in crispy seaweed with a tart, salty plum paste center. No mold needed—just hands, rice, and 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Wet your hands lightly with water and sprinkle salt on your palms.
Step 2
Scoop 0.5 cup warm rice into your palm and make a small indent with your thumb.
Step 3
Spoon 0.5 tbsp umeboshi into the indent, then top with a pinch more rice.
Step 4
Cup your hand and gently squeeze the rice into a triangle or ball, pressing just until it holds shape.
Step 5
Tear nori into 2-inch-wide strips and wrap one around the base of each onigiri.
Step 6
Serve immediately. Sprinkle furikake on top if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- bowl of water for wetting hands
- small spoon
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