15 min cook time
High fiberPantry staplesEnergy boostGreat for bento
Multigrain Yaki Onigiri
Toasty sesame oil with dashi and bonito-flake umami make these grilled onigiri seriously appetizing. Multigrain rice adds extra texture and nutrition, and they taste great cold — ideal for bento.
Nutrition
Per onigiri- Caloriesapprox. 260 kcal
- Carbsapprox. 42 g
- Sugarsapprox. 40 g
- Fiberapprox. 2.3 g
- Proteinapprox. 4.8 g
- Fatapprox. 7 g
Ingredients
for 2 onigiri- Multigrain riceApprox. 200 g
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Mirin1 tbsp
- Dashi granules1 tsp
- Bonito flakes1 packet (2 g)
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Sesame seedsto taste
Steps
- STEP1
Mix the rice, soy sauce, mirin, dashi granules, and bonito flakes in a bowl.
- STEP2
Divide into 2 portions and shape firmly using plastic wrap.
- STEP3
Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- STEP4
Place the onigiri in the pan and cook until both sides are golden.
- STEP5
Plate and top with sesame seeds if you like.
Tips
1
Works just as well with white rice — use whatever you have on hand.
2
Freezes well. Reheat from frozen for a quick anytime meal.
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