Vegetarian Onigiri Fillings for Bento and Beyond
If you're a vegetarian and wondering about what to put in an onigiri, this recipe has the answer for you! You'll find 24 delicious vegetarian onigiri fillings right here!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
For Onigiri Wrapped in Nori
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut a nori sheet into three equal pieces. Set up a small bowl of water, a plate of salt, cooked rice, and your chosen filling.
- Add the Filling: Place a scoop of warm rice in a small bowl and make a small dent in the center. Add 1-2 teaspoons of your filling, then cover it with more rice.
- Shape the Onigiri: Wet both hands with the water, then sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your palms. Rub your hands together to distribute the salt evenly. Place the rice in your hand and gently form it into a triangle or round shape by pressing lightly between your palms and fingers.
- Wrap in Nori: Wrap the onigiri with the nori sheet and serve immediately for a crisp texture.
For Onigiri Without Nori
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine your chosen filling (See filling options above for quantity, as it depends on the filling type) with the warm rice. Mix well. Set up a small bowl of water and a plate of salt.
- Shape the Onigiri: Wet both hands with the water, then sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your palms. Rub your hands together to distribute the salt evenly. Take one serving of rice, place it in your hand, and gently form it into a triangle or round shape by pressing lightly between your palms and fingers.
Notes
- 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 best for making onigiri. If you are new to cooking rice, check this recipe: "How to cook Japanese rice on the stove."
- The filling amount is up to you, so feel free to add as much or little according to your preference.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3.24g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.