User Friendly Onigiri Recipe

Delight your sushi-loving friends and family with these easy-to-make onigiri! Skip the nori and embrace a delicious twist with flavorful Asian-inspired meatballs. Perfect for picky eaters and busy weeknights, this recipe uses ground beef (or your favorite meat!) for a fun and satisfying meal. No special skills needed – just simple steps to create restaurant-quality onigiri at home.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 307.8 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for User Friendly Onigiri

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How to Make User Friendly Onigiri

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated), and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Gently mix until combined.
  2. Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are cooking, cook 2 cups of short-grain rice according to package directions.
  6. Once the rice is cooked and slightly cooled, spread it out on a plate to cool completely.
  7. Shape the cooled rice into 3-inch oval shapes using your hands, slightly wetting them to prevent sticking.
  8. Place a cooked meatball in the center of each rice oval.
  9. Fold the rice over the meatball, shaping into a triangle or ball.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

17g

Carbs

13g