SUSHI ONIGIRI MAKER

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Making Onigiri at Home is Easier than You Think. Making sushi-style onigiri, those triangular balls of Japanese rice, is an activity that has a surprising level of simplicity to it. Here's how you can create them in the comfort of your own home. 1. Prepare Your Rice: Rinse one cup of short-grain white rice thoroughly before cooking it. Once the water is boiling, drain off excess moisture and mix a tablespoon of sugar into the rice. Season with salt if desired. 2. Choose Filling Wisely: You have an assortment of fillings to select from, such as tuna salad, cooked chicken or boiled egg. A small ball should be sufficient for one piece of onigiri. The key is to get it just right. Too big and your triangle starts looking a bit lopsided! 3. Shape Your Onigiri: Gather your cooked rice in the palm of one hand and begin forming the desired shape with both hands. Place a small ball of filling into the middle and use gentle pressure from both hands to mold the rice around it. Press down lightly with each successive motion to avoid crushing your chosen ingredients inside. You'll start seeing that distinct onigiri shape take form in no time!