Description
Spicy Edamame Yaki Onigiri is a flavorful rice ball filled with mashed edamame and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
- Nori (seaweed) sheets, cut into strips (optional)
- Cooking oil or non-stick spray for grilling
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This will remove excess starch.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, mash the edamame slightly in a bowl.
- To the edamame, add soy sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly. With wet hands, take a scoop of rice and flatten it in your palm. Place a small spoonful of the edamame mixture in the center, then mold the rice around it to form a triangle or oval shape. Repeat until all rice and filling are used.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan and place the shaped onigiri in the skillet. Cook until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Once the onigiri are grilled to perfection, sprinkle with sea salt for added flavor and serve hot.
- If desired, wrap the onigiri with nori strips for an authentic touch.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy edamame yaki onigiri, rice ball, Japanese recipe