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Salmon Onigiri

Hand-shaped rice balls filled with flaky salmon and wrapped in crisp nori.

Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
LevelEasy
Serves6
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Salmon Onigiri

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Written method

Instructions

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  1. 1

    Season warm rice lightly with salt and vinegar.

  2. 2

    Flake cooked salmon into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Wet hands and shape rice around the filling.

  4. 4

    Wrap with nori and sprinkle with sesame.

Cook notes

Tips

Use warm rice so the grains hold together.

Wrap nori just before eating for crunch.

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Rice cooker

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Cutting board

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