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Onigiri is a popular Japanese dish consisting of rice wrapped in nori. It is a portable easy to eat meal that originated in ancient times and has become popular in modern cuisine. The name comes from the Japanese word “nigiru” which means “to grasp” as the rice is pressed by hand.
This Onigiri and Musubi Platter and Fillings is full of flavors and different fillings. Served in a bento box, this is the perfect lunch time recipe. In this recipe we used Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar. From the sushi rice to the tuna to pickling the mango, this vinegar is an important step in this recipe to bring out all the delicious flavors.
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Sushi Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups rinsed sushi rice
- 3 cups water
- ⅓ cup Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Cook rice in rice cooker, stir in seasoned rice vinegar, spread on sheet pan and let cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.004gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Shiitake Onigiri
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 nori strips
Instructions
- Soak dried mushrooms in 2 cups boiling water for 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms and save the stock. Chop mushrooms finely. Place in a bowl with tamari, mirin, and fish sauce, stir to combine.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add mushroom mixture with 1 cup reserved mushroom stock. Simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the mushrooms are very soft, add more stock if needed.
- Place strip of nori in onigiri mold at the bottom, add rice, mushroom filling, and more rice. Press mold and release the onigiri from the mold. Garnish the top with a bit of mushroom mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Kombu Onigiri
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces kombu
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 teaspoon Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 8 Nori strips
- Furikake
Instructions
- Soak kombu for 24 hours in cold water. Remove and discard water. Cut into very thin strips. Place in a pan with 2 cups water, sake, and vinegar. Bring to a full boil. Lower heat and let simmer until liquid is reduced by half, add tamari, mirin, and brown sugar. Bring back to a boil over medium heat and let bubble (watch carefully) until all liquid is absorbed and you have a thick glaze. Stir in sesame seeds.
- Place strip of nori in onigiri mold at the bottom, add rice, kombu filling, and more rice. Press mold and release the onigiri from the mold.
- Dip the outside of the onigiri in furikake.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 34mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Spam Musubi
Ingredients
- 12 ounces can spam
- 6 tablespoons tamari
- 4 tablespoons mirin
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 nori strips
Instructions
- Slice spam into 8 horizontal slices. Fry in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. Add tamari, mirin, and brown sugar. Heat, stirring, until sugar melts and it starts to make a thick glaze. Add the spam slices back in, flip and coat with glaze.
- Place a thick layer of rice in the bottom of the musubi mold. Top with glazed spam and release from the mold. Wrap with a nori strip.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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Umeboshi Onigiri
Ingredients
- 6 teaspoons umeboshi paste, , plus more for garnish
- 8 nori strips
Instructions
- Place strip of nori in onigiri mold at the bottom, add rice, a teaspoon of umeboshi paste, and more rice. Press mold and release the onigiri from the mold. Garnish the top with a bit of umeboshi paste.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 169mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Tuna Onigiri
Ingredients
- 8 ounces can tuna, drained
- 2 ½ tablespoons mayo
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
- 2 scallions, , very finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix tuna with mayo, sriracha, vinegar, until evenly combined. Stir in the scallions.
- Place strip of nori in onigiri mold at the bottom, add an even layer of rice, then an even layer of tuna, and finally another even layer of rice so that the onigiri is in layers. Press mold and release the onigiri from the mold.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Quick Pickled Mango
Ingredients
- 1 mango, , peeled and sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Place mango slices in a small jar or bowl. Add the red pepper flakes. Pour in enough vinegar to cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 317IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Pickled Cucumbers
Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber, , sliced
- Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Place cucumber slices in a small jar or bowl. Pour in enough vinegar to cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tamari
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Garnish with cooked whole edamame pods, pickled mangos and cucumber, and pickled ginger
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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