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Chicken Onigiri: Easy and Flavorful Homemade Delights to Try

Chicken Onigiri
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Learn how to make delicious Chicken Onigiri, a flavorful and easy-to-make Japanese rice ball that makes for a great snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • nori sheets for wrapping

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and salt.
  4. Once rice is cooked, let it cool slightly, then wet your hands and take a small amount of rice to form a ball.
  5. Make a small indentation in the center and fill with the chicken mixture. Shape the rice around the filling to form a triangle.
  6. Wrap with a strip of nori and serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding furikake seasoning to the rice.
  • Serve with pickled ginger for a refreshing contrast.

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Keywords: Chicken Onigiri, homemade, Japanese rice balls

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