Mini Miso Yaki Onigiri

These pan-fried rice balls are a popular snack/side dish in Japan. Yaki means “cooked in a glaze” and onigiri means “rice ball.” This quick recipe is so simple to make yet bursting with umami flavor. With a crispy miso crust and fluffy rice inside, these small bites will be hard to resist!

Mini Miso Yaki Onigiri

Course

Side Dish
Prep time

10 Mins
cook time

5 Mins
servings

2
Author

@veganeverytime

Ingredients

1½ tbsp rice vinegar
½ tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 Lotus Foods Organic White Jasmine Rice Heat & Eat Pouch

Miso Sauce

2 tbsp miso
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tbsp sugar
2 tsp rice vinegar

Other

1-2 tbsp vegan butter
fresh chives, for garnish
sesame seeds, for garnish

product used in the recipe

Organic White Jasmine Rice Heat & Eat Pouch

1

Prepare rice per directions on package then pour into a large bowl.
2

Combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and mix to dissolve the sugar. Add this vinegar mixture to the hot rice and stir gently until combined.
3

In a small bowl, make the miso sauce by combining miso paste, maple syrup, sugar, and rice vinegar.
4

Wet hands with water, then take 1 tbsp of rice, shape and squeeze it into a ball and flatten slightly. Place on a parchment paper lined plate to prevent sticking.
5

Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the rice balls on each side for about 1-2 mins, then brush the miso sauce on one side, flip and brush on the other side. Cook until both sides are crispy and golden (~1-2 mins).
6

Garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds.