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Authentic Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)

Yaki Onigiri showcases the beauty of transformation through fire and earth. The Maillard reaction crisps and caramelizes the rice's exterior, while a glaze of soy conjoins the elements, bringing together flavors of umami and nostalgia.

JapanesePrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Shape warm rice into balls or triangles.

  2. 2

    Heat a pan and lightly oil it.

  3. 3

    the rice balls until crispy and golden on both sides.

  4. 4

    Mix soy sauce and mirin; brush onto the rice balls during the final minute of .

  5. 5

    Optional, garnish with katsuobushi and serve hot.

📋Details

CuisineJapanese
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
23%
💧Water
43%
🌍Earth
25%
💨Air
10%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy3%
Reactivity95%
0.084
Heat
0.133
Entropy
3.860
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

166cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
8%
of 2000 cal
protein16.33g39%
carbs0.63g2%
fat10.7g58%
% Daily Value
Protein
16.33g33%
Carbs
0.63g0%
Fat
10.7g14%
Fiber
0.06g0%
Sugar
0.5g1%
Sodium
0.24mg0%