Fillings of your choice (choose your favorite one *see note)
4Umeboshi, Remove the seed and chop to make the paste
1Salmon fillet, Grill and break it into flakes
2TbspKombu tsukudani
1TbspMentaiko, Remove from the thin membrane
6TbspKatsuobushi, 10g and 1 Tbsp Soy sauce (Combine together)
5ozCanned tuna, 140g and 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Drain tuna and combine together)
Instructions
Nori sheet: Divide a Nori sheet into three equal pieces.
Filling of your choice: Refer to the ingredients section for preparation details.
Collect ingredients: Gather cooked Japanese rice, the nori sheets, the salmon, a bowl of water, and salt.
Rice and filling: Fill a small bowl halfway with rice, create a small dent in the center, and add 1 or 2 teaspoons of your filling. Fill the rest of the bowl with more rice.
Water and salt on your hands: Wet both hands with water, put some salt (2 fingertips of salt) on your palm and rub between your hands.
Shape rice: Place the rice on your hand and hold it with both hands. Form a triangle shape by pressing gently with both your palms and fingers while rolling it several times.
Wrap: Wrap the triangular rice with nori.
Notes
Equipment: Small bowl.
Storage: Wrap each one with plastic wrap, put it in a container, and keep them in the fridge for a couple of days and one month in the freezer.
Japanese short-grain rice (starchy and sticky) is ideal for making onigiri. If you are new to cooking rice, see "How to cook Japanese rice on the stove."
The filling amount is up to you, so feel free to tweak it for your preference.