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

15 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 tbsp vegan butter softened
½ tbsp chopped chives for garnish
1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

product used in the recipe

Organic White Jasmine Rice Heat & Eat Pouch

1

Stir rice vinegar, sugar and salt together in a small bowl until sugar has dissolved.
2

Prepare rice per directions on package then pour into a large bowl.
3

Add rice vinegar mixture, stirring gently until combined.
4

In a small bowl, make the miso sauce by combining the miso, maple syrup, sugar and rice vinegar.
5

Wet hands with water and shape 1 tbsp of rice into a ball and flatten slightly (you may have to squeeze and press together fairly hard; it will eventually come together).
6

Place on a plate lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
7

Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat.
8

Fry the rice balls for ~1-2 mins on each side 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).
9

Garnish with chives and sesame seeds.
10

Serve with extra miso sauce for dipping (optional).