Onigiri

Rice Balls, O-musubi, Nigirimeshi, おにぎり, お握り, 御握り, お結び (Japanese)

nori, salmon, rice, salt, umeboshi

These are made of cooked rice and are usually wrapped in nori seaweed. They are usually lightly seasoned with salt and often contain a filling such as umeboshi (pickled Japanese plum), okaka (dried bonito shavings and konbu), or salmon. It is a Japanese food made from white rice formed into triangular and often wrapped in nori. Rice balls are a popular and inexpensive portable snack available at convenience stores, but are also commonly served at general restaurants and izakaya.

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Created Jan. 22, 2017 by: eemia21


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