Yaki Onigiri 焼きおにぎり

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked short grain rice (*1)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp miso
• 2 tsp mirin
• 2 tsp sake
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1.5 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp finely chopped chive (to garnish)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (to garnish)
• 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp everything Bagel seasoning (*2)
• 1.5 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice by following the instructions as per your rice cooker. *1

2. 2

   While the rice is being cooked, put all the miso paste ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.

3. 3

   Divide the cooked rice into 6 equal portions.

4. 4

   Shape and squish the rice in a piece of cling wrap into a triangle shape. *3

5. 5

   --- Miso Flavour ---

6. 6

   Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.

7. 7

   Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side and coat with the butter.

8. 8

   Brush the miso paste over each side of the rice balls and grill each side until crispy. *4

9. 9

   Serve with the garnishes.

10. 10

    --- Soy Sauce Flavour ---

11. 11

    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat the skillet with vegetable oil.

12. 12

    Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side.

13. 13

    Brush the soy sauce over each side of the rice balls every time it is turned over (turn a few times).

14. 14

    Grill each side until crispy. Turn the heat off and serve on a plate.

15. 15

    Top the grilled rice balls with 1/2 tbsp each of butter.

16. 16

    Garnish with rice seasonings to serve.