Sesame Onigiri

Ingredients

• Boiled White Round Rice 20 oz
• Dried Nori Seaweed 1 piece
• Toasted Sesame 1 tablespoon
• Black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
• Cayenne Pepper to taste
• Soy Sauce to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the rice. Add 550 ml of cold water, place the pot over high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the minimum and cook for 20 minutes. Do not add salt — the rice for onigiri should be plain. Let the rice cool for 10 minutes. Warm rice is needed for onigiri. Cold rice will not stick together well enough to hold its shape. If the rice is prepared in advance, reheat it to 105°F.

Step 2

Cut the nori into thin strips; they will easily take the shape of a ball.

Step 3

Add the toasted sesame seeds.

Step 4

Place 80 grams of the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a ball. You can sprinkle the ball with paprika or cayenne pepper. Serve it with soy sauce for dipping.