Japanese Shrimp Onigiri Recipes

DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP ONIGIRI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Add ½ cup (60 g) of flour and the cold water and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
• Add the remaining flour to a shallow dish. Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180˚C).
• Dip the floured shrimp into the chilled batter.
• Fry the shrimp until they float to the top and are golden brown in color. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• In a medium pan, combine the dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, and bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to a small bowl.
• To make the onigiri rice balls, first wet your palms with water and coat with a little bit of salt.
• Take a handful of rice and make an indent in the middle. Dip a shrimp into the soy sauce mixture, then place in the center of the rice. Wrap the rice around the shrimp, creating a triangle shape.
• Wrap a strip of seaweed around the rice ball. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Enjoy!

ONIGIRI (JAPANESE RICE BALLS)

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients.

ONIGIRI - JAPANESE RICE BALLS

Steps:

• Wash the rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Combine washed rice and 4 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer rice until the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rice rest, for 15 minutes to allow the rice to continue to steam and become tender. Allow cooked rice to cool.
• Combine 1 cup water with the salt in a small bowl. Use this water to dampen hands before handling the rice. Divide the cooked rice into 8 equal portions. Use one portion of rice for each onigiri.
• Divide one portion of rice in two. Create a dimple in the rice and fill with a heaping teaspoon of bonito flakes. Cover with the remaining portion of rice and press lightly to enclose filling inside rice ball. Gently press the rice to shape into a triangle. Wrap shaped onigiri with a strip of nori. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat to make a total of 8 onigiri.