Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
Rice triangles crisped in a pan and glazed with sesame tamari, crunchy outside and soft within.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Cook in a covered pan with 375 ml water on the lowest heat for 12 minutes, then rest covered for 10 minutes.
12 min - 2
Stir the salt, sesame seeds and spring onion through the warm rice. Leave until just cool enough to handle.
- 3
Mix the tamari, mirin, sesame oil and sugar for the glaze.
- 4
Wet your hands and shape the rice into 8 firm triangles, pressing well so they hold together.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non stick pan over a medium heat. Fry the onigiri for 4 minutes on each side, undisturbed, until golden and crisp.
8 min - 6
Brush the glaze over both sides and cook for 30 seconds more on each side until sticky and fragrant. Eat warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.