Japanese sushi balls, more commonly called onigiri or omusubi, are balls of sushi rice served plain or with a variety of complementary fillings. These handheld foods are considered simple lunchtime or picnic fare, providing a quick meal on the go. Although not technically sushi, many traditional sushi toppings complement the flavor of a rice ball. Use Japanese short-grain rice, sometimes called sushi rice, to make a flavorful rice ball that holds together well. Instructions 1. Make the Rice o 1 Place the rice in a large bowl. Fill the bowl with water and stir the rice around with your hands, rinsing it. Pour off the water and rinse the rice again, for a total of five rinses or until the rinse water is clear. Rinsing removes the excess powder on the rice so the grains cook up light and fluffy. o 2 Measure the rice and water into a pot. Use 1 cup water for ever 1 cup of rice. Place the lid on the pot. o Sponsored Links 5) Foods To Never Eat Here are 5 foods you should Never eat if You want to lose belly fat. perfectorigins/5BadFoods.php o 3 Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil covered for 10 minutes over medium heat, and then cook for 10 more minutes over low heat. o 4 Remove the rice from the stove and allow it to cool. Mix equal parts white wine vinegar, rice vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, adding 2 tablespoons of salt for every ¾ cup of vinegar mixture. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. o 5 Sprinkle half the mixture onto the prepared rice. Mix it into the rice by using a slicing motion with a spatula. Taste the rice and add the remaining flavoring mixture, if desired. 2. Forming Rice Balls o 6 Place a small teacup or bowl in front of you. Line the cup with a sheet of sturdy plastic wrap, pushing it down into the bowl. o 7 Sprinkle the plastic wrap lightly with water until its just moistened, shaking out any excess. Sprinkle lightly with salt, sesame seeds, or a flavored Japanese furikake seasoning mix. Furikake mixes are generally combinations of dried seaweed, small dry vegetable flakes, salt or sesame seeds. o 8 Scoop the rice into the lined cup, filling the cup loosely to the top. Pull the plastic wrap closed around the rice and twist it tightly to form the rice into a compact ball. o 9 Shape the rice into a perfect ball using the palms of your hands. Alternatively, make the rice into a traditional onigiri shape. Form your hand into an “L” shape and press the rice ball into the “L,” rotating it to form a triangle.
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