Sanae Inada

Shiso Leaf and Salmon Onigiri

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Onigiri: Fun and creative recipes for Japanese rice balls
Onigiri

By Sanae Inada

Published 2018

  • About

This colourful onigiri is aromatic thanks to the inclusion of shiso leaves and sesame seeds. In Japan, shiso leaves are a favourite ingredient in the summer. Even if you don’t feel like eating, the fresh aroma from the shiso leaves will whet your appetite.

Ingredients

  • Japanese cucumber 2, about 20-cm (8-in) each, thinly sliced

Method

  1. Combine cucumber and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 5 minutes. Drain cucumber by squeezing well with your hands.
  2. Put rice, shiso leaves, sesame seeds, salmon flakes and cucumber in a large bowl and mix well. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  3. Place cling wrap in a rice bowl and scoop one-quarter of the rice into the bowl. Pull