Our number 1 pick for this dishEasy Grilled Salmon Onigiri
Rice balls filled with flaked grilled salmon, a simple yet delicious snack loved by everyone.
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The best onigiri recipes
Onigiri are the rice balls that fuel Japanese lunchboxes and picnics: seasoned rice pressed into triangles, often wrapped in nori and hiding a savoury filling like salmon, umeboshi or tuna-mayo. Simple as they look, the trick is seasoning the rice and shaping it firmly enough to hold without crushing the grains.
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Egg Onigiri with Flavorful Nitamago Filling
Rice balls filled with savory marinated eggs and wrapped in seaweed for a classic lunch or snack.
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5 Easy Onigiri with Canned Tuna
Make quick rice balls filled with canned tuna and mayo, perfect for packed lunches or portable snacking.
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Grilled Yaki Onigiri
Charred rice balls glazed with sweet-salty soy and mirin, smoky from the grill and deeply savory.
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Onigiri (Japanese Rice Ball)
Hand-shaped rice balls with savory salmon filling wrapped in seaweed, the ultimate portable lunch that is both comforting and satisfying.
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How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) | Ultimate Guide
Ultimate guide to making Japanese rice balls with various fillings and shaping methods.
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Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls) | 焼きおにぎり
Golden-grilled rice balls brushed with savory soy sauce, freezer-friendly for easy lunches.
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Easy Onigirazu Recipes (Tuna, Vegetarian & Vegan Options!)
A portable rice sandwich wrapped in nori with your choice of fillings like tuna, vegetables, or pickled plum.
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Soy Tuna-Mayo Onigiri Recipe
Rice balls filled with tuna-mayo mixture and seasoned with mentsuyu, wrapped in seaweed for convenient eating.
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Spam Onigirazu Recipe
Crispy fried Spam and fluffy egg layered with crisp lettuce and rice, wrapped in nori as portable lunch.
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Miso Yaki Onigiri – This Simple Miso Grilled Onigiri Is Hard to Stop Eating
Pan-fried rice triangles with a caramelized miso-sugar glaze. Golden and crispy outside, soft inside, perfect as a portable snack or quick lunch.
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Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video) 焼きおにぎり
Hand-shaped rice balls pan-grilled with a savory soy glaze until golden and caramelized. A crispy-crusted warm snack that's simple and satisfying.
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Onigiri Dog (Japanese Rice Hot Dog) おにぎりドッグ
Seasoned rice molded into a hot dog shape, wrapped in nori, and filled with your choice of toppings. A fun portable lunch or snack.
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Garlic Yaki Onigiri
Golden-crispy rice balls with crispy garlic and bonito flakes make a light handheld snack.
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Yaki Onigiri Recipe (Pan-Fried Rice Balls with Soy Sauce and Butter)
Golden pan-fried rice balls brushed with a savory soy-butter glaze, ideal as a snack or portable side.
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Folding Onigiri
Layered onigiri with vegetables, tuna, and eggs folded into a decorative square.
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Onigiri (Rice Ball) Recipe
Hand-shaped rice balls filled with seasoned bonito and wrapped in nori, making a portable meal or snack.
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Assorted Onigiri Recipe
Hand-formed rice balls with savory fillings like pickled plums, salmon flakes, or seaweed.
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Tuna Mayo Onigiri Recipe
Creamy tuna-mayo filled rice balls wrapped in seaweed; classic portable snack that's simple to shape and delicious.
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Nikumaki Onigiri Recipe (Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls)
Rice balls wrapped in thin beef slices and grilled until the meat caramelizes, glazed with sweet soy sauce.
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Ajitama Onigiri (Ramen Egg Rice Balls)
Soft-boiled eggs marinated in savory sauce fill these rice balls. A bento classic that rewards advance prep.
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Onigiri Bento Lunch Recipe
Complete lunch box built around seasoned rice balls with pickled plum and bright vegetables.
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Tenmusu Recipe
Crispy tempura shrimp tucked inside seasoned rice balls wrapped in nori for an elegant, portable lunch.
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Onigirazu Recipe
A savory rice sandwich layered with beef, eggs, and greens, wrapped in crispy seaweed.
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Chicken Katsu Onigirazu チキンカツおにぎらず
Handheld rice sandwich combining crispy chicken katsu, shredded cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce wrapped in nori.
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Plum Rice Ball – Midnight Diner Season 2 小梅のおにぎり
Hand-shaped rice balls filled with tangy pickled plum and sesame seeds, ideal for packed lunches and outdoor meals.
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Tuna Mayo Onigirazu
Creamy tuna and mayo wrapped in seasoned rice with nori and fresh vegetables make a quick, satisfying lunch rice sandwich.
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Scrambled Egg Onigiri
Rice balls mixed with scrambled eggs and sesame seeds, wrapped in nori for a portable meal.
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Common questions about onigiri
What is onigiri?
Onigiri is a rice ball made from steamed Japanese rice, lightly salted and pressed into a triangle or round, usually wrapped in a strip of nori and often filled. It is portable, everyday food, not sushi.
What are common onigiri fillings?
Classic fillings include grilled salted salmon, umeboshi (pickled plum), katsuobushi with soy, and tuna with mayonnaise. The filling sits in the centre so it is a surprise in the first bite.
Is onigiri the same as sushi?
No. Onigiri uses plain salted rice, while sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar. Onigiri is a snack or lunch staple; sushi is a separate cuisine built around vinegared rice and often raw fish.