TOASTY RICE BALLS

by cookingwithiggy

Toasty rice balls are considered a default meal option in Eos. Likewise, onigiri, its Earthen equivalent, is a classic staple in Japanese bento boxes.

Active cooking time: 5 mins. Total cooking time: 25 mins. Serves 2

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked sushi rice (100g)
water
(optional) desired filling, e.g. cooked salmon, mayo shrimp, etc.
2 pieces of 1 x 5 in (2.5cm x 12.5cm) nori

Wash the rice in a strainer. If using a pot to cook the rice, first soak it in water for 15-20 minutes. Cook rice in a rice cooker, or in a pot, using your favorite method of cooking. Wait until rice is cool enough to handle but still warm.
Prepare a bowl of cold water. To keep the rice from sticking to your hands when forming the rice balls, periodically keep your hands wet using this water.
Take approximately ½ of the cooked rice with your hands. (Optional) To add filling, flatten the rice until it is about half an inch thick (1.5cm), and add a bit of filling to the center. Fold the rice in half so the filling is hidden.
Mould the rice into a soft triangular shape with your palms.
Add a piece of nori to the bottom of the triangle, as shown in the photo. If the nori is not attaching to the rice, dip your finger in water and run it along the edge of the nori facing the rice to increase stickiness. Repeat until you are out of rice. Enjoy!

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