Ingredients
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- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup cooked salmon or tuna (optional)
- Carrot slices (for the ninja hair)
- Nori seaweed sheets (for facial details)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Pickled plums or umeboshi (optional for filling)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- Shape the rice into small, round balls using your hands or a mold.
- Insert a small filling of salmon or tuna into each rice ball if desired.
- Arrange carrot slices on top to resemble ninja hair and facial features using nori sheets and sesame seeds for eyes and details.
- Serve immediately or pack in a bento box for a themed snack.
Notes
- Moisten hands with water to prevent sticking when shaping rice balls.
- You can customize the ninja faces with different seaweed cuts or edible markers.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Boiling, Shaping, Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional with fish filling)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
