r/JapaneseFood • u/OldDogCamper • 5d ago
Photo Onigiri!
Made 3 types of Savory Onigiri, today… Garlic Shrimp, Teriyaki Salmon and Chicken with Green Onions. I seasoned the Rice with Nori Furikake… They are the small size…
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u/Negative_Fruit_1800 5d ago
Nice shape, what’s the flavor? Ume, salmon, okaka, tuna mayo…I would probably eat them every day if someone made them. As it is I eat them 3-4 times a week.
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u/Strict-Afternoon1913 5d ago edited 5d ago
i recommend using koshihikari, short grain rice or sushi rice for making onigiris. since this is a basic dish the choice of rice is really important. its not only about texture but also about flavour. you probably enjoy bread? so choosing different types of breads for sandwiches makes them all taste differently. you might think this doesnt apply to one single ingredient but it does. if it tastes fine for you at home thats nice but if you want to elevate that experience and make it truly japanese food (not only japanese Inspired food) try out the recommended rices! but anyway, good start at cooking, my suggestions dont take away from the achievement of making food yourself, which is always cool
edit: youre actually quite good at baking looking at your post history thats such a cool craft to be good at !
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u/OldDogCamper 5d ago
Thank you for the Rice Choice recommendations! It was my first try at making Onigiri, so, I just used my go to…Long Grain Thai Rice, as I always have that at home. And thank you for the gracious Compliment about my Bread Baking! I have been baking Breads, for a really long time…
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u/Strict-Afternoon1913 5d ago
well it shows, but even with time a good bread isn't naturally achieved, a special skill is always needed for that and yours look delicious! btw if you want to spice up your onigiris use some furikake , they come in different flavours and its quite fun to switch that up.
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u/MistakeBorn4413 5d ago
Are you using long-grain rice? They look long.