Description
Delicious Japanese-style onigiri filled with savory teriyaki chicken, perfect for lunch or a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons furikake (optional)
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken meat (drumsticks preferred)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small rectangles)
Instructions
- Mix the cooked sushi rice with salt and furikake (if using).
- Cut chicken into small pieces, mix with marinade ingredients, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add teriyaki sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
- Wet your hands and scoop 1/3 cup of rice, create a well, fill with 1 tablespoon of chicken, and cover with another 1/3 cup rice; shape into a triangle and wrap with nori.
Notes
Use sticky sushi rice and wet your hands before shaping to prevent sticking. Do not overfill the rice balls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese