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Japanese Rice Balls

Japanese Rice Balls

Japanese Rice Balls, also known as Onigiri, are delightful bite-sized treats made with rice, veggies, and fish.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course lunch, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 15 balls
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy bottomed pot
  • food processor
  • onigiri mold

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup short grain white rice or sushi rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 8 pieces baby carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 piece sole or any mild white fish

Instructions
 

  • Wash 1 cup of rice in a bowl and throw the water out, repeating this process 4 or 5 times until the water is clear.
  • Put the washed rice in a heavy bottomed pot, add 1.5 cups of water, and let it soak for 30 minutes.
  • Put the lid on the pot and bring the rice to a boil for 5 minutes. Change the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir the rice with a flat spoon so that it does not completely stick together.
  • While the rice is cooking, steam the carrots for 3 minutes, add the broccoli, and steam for an additional 2 minutes. Finally, add the fish and steam until everything is cooked through and fork tender.
  • Place the fish and vegetables in a food processor and pulse to combine, maintaining some texture.
  • Take 1-2 tablespoons of rice and 1 teaspoon of the vegetable/fish mixture and combine.
  • With moistened hands, roll the mixture into a ball, about the size of a golf ball.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 60kcal
Keyword baby food, Japanese cuisine, Japanese Rice Balls, Onigiri, rice balls, snacks
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