Sake Onigiri (Salmon Rice Balls)
A recipe for Sake Onigiri (Salmon Rice Balls)! These onigiri come together easily with a mixture of steamed rice, salt, a little butter, and flaked salmon.
Servings 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 20 grams (Scant 3/4 ounce) broiled salmon flaked
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (27 grams) sea salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) butter
- 2-3 cups (400-600 grams) Steamed Japanese-Style Rice or Sushi Rice freshly cooked
- 2 sheets nori halved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the salmon flakes, salt, butter, and rice.
- Wet your hands with water (to avoid having the rice stick to your hands) and form half the mixture into a ball, or any shape you like.
- Use the nori sheet like a tortilla, to hold the onigiri without your fingers touching the sticky rice.
- Repeat to make the second onigiri. Serve immediately so the nori stays nice and crisp.