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You may have never heard of Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls, and may even be wondering what they are! But, once you learn all about them, you’ll certainly wonder how you ever did without!
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Easy Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls Recipe

You may have never heard of Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls, and may even be wondering what they are! But, once you learn all about them, you’ll certainly wonder how you ever did without!
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 riceballs

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 skinless salmon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 sheets nori cut into thin strips

Instructions

  • Heat up a frying pan over medium heat on the stove. Then add unsalted butter.
  • After the butter is melted, add the salmon and fry until it's cooked thoroughly and flakey.
  • Break up the salmon into small flakes with a wooden spatula.
  • Add in the soy sauce, mix with the salmon flakes and cook so that all of the liquid is gone.
  • Turn off the heat and place the cooked salmon flakes in a large bowl.
  • Add the cooked rice, white sesame seeds and chopped spring onion to the bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Take a half cup of the rice and shape it into a rounded triangle. Optional: wrap with nori seaweed strip and sprinkle with Furikake. Serve and enjoy!