Onigiri rice balls are surging in popularity, with specialty outlets opening around the country and sales at convenience stores going strong. The rice balls, which are typically wrapped in dried ...

Turn leftover dashi kombu into delicious Kombu Onigiri! These Japanese rice balls are packed with umami flavor from simmered kelp and make a perfect snack or lunchbox addition. Instead of discarding ...

The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls ...

Onigiri is a beloved snack for many Japanese and Japanophiles. It is essentially a piece of compressed rice, its name ...

2. Toast the onigiri in a non-stick pan over low heat for 13 minutes, turning to golden brown on all sides. 3. Mix soy sauce and sugar in a bowl. Brush it over the toasted onigiri.