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Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Japanese · East Asia Top Pick NO_COOK
7/10

Shaped rice balls with fillings — Japan's original portable meal.

Vegetarian Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Slightly warm rice molds better; the nori wrapper adds crunch and umami. Vegan with kombu filling.

Key Ingredients

rice nori umeboshi salmon or kombu salt

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