No, you need to use Japanese rice. Sometimes it's sold as sushi rice. Regular rice (long grain, Thai jasmine, instant, etc.) aren't sticky enough and your onigiri won't hold together.
Same! I clicked on this without realising it was Emmy, I just want to make onigiri haha she's come so far though. These early videos will always be special too
The first time I tried rice and seaweed, I was in the second grade and this little Korean girl had it for lunch. I don't remember exactly, but some how we began to talk about what she was eating. She was sip sweet, she offered some to me. Unlike children that age, I was pretty open minded about foods, and I tried some. It was the best thing i had ever eaten lol. I love Asian dishes now. I'll always remember that.....
@@kue4118 One of my grandfathers turned his whole family to Braunschweiger after his occupation of Germany right after ww2. On top of a great potato salad recipe from a family he became friends with. I told some classmates what my smoked liver sausage paste sandwich was and of course the reaction was horrifying to them! I haven't had it in years. Your gimbap from that day sounds delicious!
Thank you for the tutorial. I made some last night for my daughter and myself for a late night snack. My filling was fried tofu with a sesame seed coating. After making the onigiri, I rolled them in some extra sesame seeds and sprinkled them with soy sauce. My daughter was so impressed that she asked for seconds! This late night snack prevented her from going to the convenience store and buying junk food! Thanks again!
I’m watching this on 6-24-19. In comparison to presentation techniques of your videos for the past few years.... You’ve come a long way baby! 😁 I love watching your videos. I appreciate your professionalism and attention to details. I also enjoy your sense of humor and sometimes silliness in the videos. It’s no wonder how you’ve achieved 1.5m subscribers. Thanks Emmy....I hope your videos continue for many years.
I made and tried Onigiri today! I put leftover salmon from last night's dinner and a bit of the homemade tartar sauce I made to go with it inside and it was delicious. I am finding that maybe Nori and I don't get along - I'm still not sure I like it and used it sparingly, but I loved everything else. Thanks for the tutorial!
Made 2 onigiri for my son's lunch to put in his brand new bento box. Went for tuna/celeri/carrot/mayo/sesame seeds. It was a lot easier to form then I was expecting! Took about a minute per onigiri only. I made one for myself and omg it is very filling and delicious, I love the crispy nori! My son never was a fan of sandwiches so this will replace them nicely. Thank you for teaching us how to make them!
Hey Emmy - I had onigiri today and it made me think to swing by this video and leave a comment. I saw this not long after it came out, so sometime in 2011, and decided to try it. I made tuna, just like this, and was astonished at how delicious I found the combination. I've been making it ever since then and it's all due to watching you. Thank you!
Omg, when I made this I used the WHOLE BAG of sushi rice, because it didn't look like that much. I had no idea it would soak up so much water and puff up! I ended up making, like, 40 rice balls when my intention was to make, like, ten. I also LOVE watching your videos! I just ordered a bunch of Japanese candy online, because you make it seem so much fun! I can't wait to try the Dodotto Candy!!!!!
Hey Emmy, I was wondering if you can do a remake of this video and add in a little sauce to go with the Riceball. I would recommend mixing siracha and mayo as the sauce. It's really delicious
I made onigiri for the first time a couple days ago with this video being one of my guides. I wasn't expecting the tuna, mayo and rice to be so delicious together but I think it tasted better than a regular sandwich! And I found it more filling in comparison. This video was great. Thank you for putting it up! :)
XD you sold me at "like a sandwich..." Just throwing it out there, I mean the shape you have there the traditional triangle/teardrop is equal parts insightful as it is ingenious. I mean think about the physics of it, if you made a ball you'd just smear your lunch on your face but the trangle provides exceptional balance (2/3 surface area for holding to 1/3 for eating) but also gives you a starting point to your lunch, after the first bite I suspect things solve themselves.
I grew up on this with the pickled plum inside yummy!! They make onigiri molds , you just put the rice in, plum or seaweed inside and close mold, it makes it perfect shape. My mom made these every road trip growing up , she put nori outside to wrap or sesame seeds . ❤️❤️❤️
@deliciouscrusties - Thanks for asking, since I forgot to mention it in the video. I used everyday Japanese rice which is shorter-grained & therefore slightly sticky and holds the onigiri's shape. Abroad I believe it's sold as sushi rice; just be careful not to add too much water. Good luck!
Obentos (boxed lunches) are common in Japan. In my opinion, they're easier to make in Japan since you can buy many of the side dishes already prepared. Outside of Japan (or a local Japanese market) making traditional bentos can be a lot of work, so I stick (lol) with simple onigiri.
I had no idea this was so simple! Thank you so much! I did bento for several months before my cheap rice cooker died and I didn't have the money for a better one. I wanted to keep doing it because it's healthier than quite a few other lunch options, but time restraints just made it a no-go. But with this idea, I might be able to do something similar. And I still have my old bento box so I can pack it in there!
I've heard that traditional Japanese housewives would make Onigiri with the rice piping hot, so it sticks together easier. Keep cool water in a bowl next to you while making it. Dip your hands in bowl when it is too hot and the rice starts sticking to your hands.
I've never had a sweet onigiri, but feel free to add whatever you like. About the rice, there shouldn't be any water to squeeze in your rice. Your hands should be moist so the rice won't stick but your rice should be relatively dry.
Tried this today and it was delicious even though my rice wasnt very sticky even though i used short grain rice ive used for sushi before and accoring to sushi rice directions minus the seasoning. Thanks this is a great alternative to my normal everyday sandwich or left overs!! I love all of your videos your just fun and relaxing to watch
Hey Emmy! I made some of these last night, as I was inspired by your video. I did tuna mayo as well, and it turned out amaaaazing. I used some Furikake (regular soy sauce and nori flavour)on the outside of the onigiri and kind of rolled it around the curved side (so the flat part was plain) and it turned out absolutely delicious. Definitely gonna make them a lot from here on out!
This is from 5 years ago I didn't ways you then but started watching you in 2013 I scrolled back in the videos and they have improved so much keep up the good work!!
I made some around a week ago and followed your exact recipe (Kewpie mayonaise was hard to find!). IT WAS DELICOUS. Ive had onigiri a few times before but Ive never made it myself. Now I take one for lunch everday :D
I just made onigiris!! Thanks for your tips! I also love the tuna mayo onigiri. Fun fact: I named my kitty Onigiri because she has a white triangle on her tummy (plus I get to call her Oni for short, which is supposed to mean "little demon.") I see some comments asking where to get nori, the first answer would be if you have a local Asian food mart. I live in Illinois, and my local Garden Fresh also has nori. Otherwise you can buy it online (it's shelf stable).
Ever since I saw this 6 months ago, after my favourite sushi place closed, Friday night is Ongiri night in this house. I've done spicy tuna, spicy salmon, Kombu, Tempura shrimp, Tako. Home made Furikake on the outside, topped with a little bit of tobiko (Wasabi tobiko or black tobiko is my favourite). Thank you Emmy!!! I couldn't live without Onigiri. Leftovers make a great snack too! 🍙
It's tiny Emmy ;-; seeing this video after coming from one of your more recent videos is so flooring. Humble beginnings, preparing something before rushing off to work, to now taking all the time you need with your beautiful kitchen, your bees. I'm...so happy for you
Yes, indeed. If I'm planning on eating onigiri later I pack the nori separately and put it on when I'm ready to eat. Otherwise the nori gets soggy and that's no fun.
I made this for lunch the other day! I added ground hot peppers in the tuna though. So very good. I made one for my dad too and he loved it! We used the remaining salad for sandwiches. Thanks Emmy
@Kastrero808 - If you're not going to eat it right away, it's best to keep it cool. If I take one for lunch I usually throw in an ice pack, especially if it has mayo.
This is honestly my favorite type of onigiri. Even eating it over rice and not making it into onigiri is fantastic. For mine I add wasabi to the kewpie and sometimes for an extra treat add a bit of katsuo fumi furikake to the outside. Hands down best onigiri!
yes it has a slight taste difference from regular mayonise .Personally i dont like regular mayo i like japanese mayo but it is quite expensive where i live
This has truly helped me make my first batch of onigiris. I couldn't be more happy the way they turned out ^_^ I thank you Emmy. It was fun and very successfully delicious
omg emmy! i made that and took it to school and i shared it with my teachers and friends and they all wanted to know how to make it!!!!!!! and plus some kids jacked mine cuz it was soooo good but thanks!
I've tried making onigiri before and I made a huge MESS in my kitchen! It turned out delicious and really in-shape, but it was rather a bit messy for me, hehe. Also, one of my tricks when I shape the onigiri is that instead of using my bare hands, I use a plastic cling wrap to shape it and avoid using water to wet my hands; I sprinkle the wrap with water beforehand so that it won't stick to the hot rice. My friends were pretty amazed with my cooking; it was a huge success~ :D
Thank you so much! You're awesome, the video was very clear and informative. But, I have a few additional questions - do you have suggestions for a more sweet kind of onigiri? And, should I try to squeeze some of the moisture from the rice before eating or is a bit of moisture usually recommended?
What kind of rice should you use? Sushi rice or another? Thank you! I’ve always wanted to try Onigiri but I live in an actual bag of Wonder Bread in Northern California and we don’t have access to anywhere that sells it.
Thank you so much, you have the most informational video on making these. My wife and I just moved to Japan, and I discover these at the store and Thank you for the instructional video.
heey emmy i LOVE your video's!!!! im 11 years! i saw this and loved it! my mom asked me what i wanted to get from the supermarkt :P and i sayd that she needed to get the ingrediends but its hard to find becouse i live in the netherlands bud....... my mom has them!!!! jeej im going to make it today! THANKS EMMY
ohhhh I made this for my class in...8th grade! just plain rice..but we were studying Japan so I offered to bring some onigiri in, made it the night before and each wrapped individually in plastic wrap and salted a bit, so yummy!
@BubbleTfy - Yeah, I think it makes a difference but other people have commented that they've had luck w/other types of rice, so give it go & let me know :)
I love your videos. I did have a question about the nori. Have you seen any ways to keep nori crisp without the individual packages? Like a bigger pack you can divide up? I just would like to avoid the plastic waste. Any insights would be super awesome :) Keep up the good work!
WOW, that looks both easy and delicious!! Although I'd have to add a bit of Cajun spice to it and add some garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, and/or Tony Chachere's seasoning salt! (Cayenne pepper for the win!) It's basically tuna salad in a rice ball... I'm gonna have to try this!
i stuffed mine with leaky chicken stir fry which is chopped chicken leaks sautated and grilled with garlic orange peel and basil then reduced it in ranch dressing in the same pan i sautated it in was great but would like to learn steam buns now do u have any vids on how to make them? or dumplings?
i season my rice with rice wine vinegar and sugar salt and wrap the hole thing in nori cause i love nori with chicken and mayo and a touch of salt amazingggg
Okay, now I know how to get that triangle shape properly. And water is what to use on my hands to keep the rice from sticking and also letting it cool completely to room tempurature. Could you do a tutorial on how to make sushi rice please? I used store bought pre-cooked sushi rice to make my onigiri and maki zushi at the beginning of the month lol Thanks Emmy-Chan!
After watching this video I made this for my kids, I made tuna mayo, shrimp mayo, and salmon onigiri, Me and my kids love it and they are 1 and 4, my kids are now very fond of nori snacks :) thank you so much for your videos, me and my children love to watch them :) I posted pics of the onigiri that me and my kids made to you facebook page :)
Not sure if I still read the comments lol but how can I safely store rice. Like how to cool and store and how long can store in fridge? Im tryin to follow japanese style eating.Thanks :-)
Emmy! :D I made Onigiri on Wednesday and I was having a difficult time shaping it cx so I watched your video and I realized I was making the Ebimayo one :D! It was DELICIOUS :9
I tried it and it's delicious!! I put wasabi on the tuna filling so it gives a little more flavor. But it's great both ways. Try using salty water on soaking your hands :D
A nice little video, thank you :) I love onigiri. I love simple food that yet tastes so good. To be honest, the perfect triangle shape is still something I have to practice. I like my onigiris with seaweed around with furikake. Are there non-fish/non-meat fillings you would recommend?
No, you need to use Japanese rice. Sometimes it's sold as sushi rice. Regular rice (long grain, Thai jasmine, instant, etc.) aren't sticky enough and your onigiri won't hold together.
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I feel like she was much less confident in herself. It’s lovely to see her grow.
Same! I clicked on this without realising it was Emmy, I just want to make onigiri haha she's come so far though. These early videos will always be special too
YES! She's, like, what, 5 years old?!
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So True
The first time I tried rice and seaweed, I was in the second grade and this little Korean girl had it for lunch. I don't remember exactly, but some how we began to talk about what she was eating. She was sip sweet, she offered some to me. Unlike children that age, I was pretty open minded about foods, and I tried some. It was the best thing i had ever eaten lol. I love Asian dishes now. I'll always remember that.....
That's so cute!
oml i remember i got make fun of bringing gimbap to school :'))
glad u were open to try new foods :D lol
That’s so awesome. Kids made fun of my lunches, so I eventually just stopped bringing them.
i remember getting made fun of fore bringing onigiri to eat in kindergarten so i stopped bringing it. it’s vegas very nice of you to try new foods!
@@kue4118 One of my grandfathers turned his whole family to Braunschweiger after his occupation of Germany right after ww2. On top of a great potato salad recipe from a family he became friends with. I told some classmates what my smoked liver sausage paste sandwich was and of course the reaction was horrifying to them! I haven't had it in years. Your gimbap from that day sounds delicious!
Thank you for the tutorial. I made some last night for my daughter and myself for a late night snack. My filling was fried tofu with a sesame seed coating. After making the onigiri, I rolled them in some extra sesame seeds and sprinkled them with soy sauce. My daughter was so impressed that she asked for seconds! This late night snack prevented her from going to the convenience store and buying junk food! Thanks again!
Cherri Ray that sounds like a great filling!
Cherri Ray great idea! Thank you for sharing! I'm so trying it! 💗💝💞💖❤
I’m watching this on 6-24-19. In comparison to presentation techniques of your videos for the past few years.... You’ve come a long way baby! 😁
I love watching your videos. I appreciate your professionalism and attention to details. I also enjoy your sense of humor and sometimes silliness in the videos. It’s no wonder how you’ve achieved 1.5m subscribers. Thanks Emmy....I hope your videos continue for many years.
I made and tried Onigiri today! I put leftover salmon from last night's dinner and a bit of the homemade tartar sauce I made to go with it inside and it was delicious. I am finding that maybe Nori and I don't get along - I'm still not sure I like it and used it sparingly, but I loved everything else. Thanks for the tutorial!
Made 2 onigiri for my son's lunch to put in his brand new bento box. Went for tuna/celeri/carrot/mayo/sesame seeds. It was a lot easier to form then I was expecting! Took about a minute per onigiri only. I made one for myself and omg it is very filling and delicious, I love the crispy nori! My son never was a fan of sandwiches so this will replace them nicely. Thank you for teaching us how to make them!
Hey Emmy - I had onigiri today and it made me think to swing by this video and leave a comment. I saw this not long after it came out, so sometime in 2011, and decided to try it. I made tuna, just like this, and was astonished at how delicious I found the combination. I've been making it ever since then and it's all due to watching you. Thank you!
Omg, when I made this I used the WHOLE BAG of sushi rice, because it didn't look like that much. I had no idea it would soak up so much water and puff up! I ended up making, like, 40 rice balls when my intention was to make, like, ten. I also LOVE watching your videos! I just ordered a bunch of Japanese candy online, because you make it seem so much fun! I can't wait to try the Dodotto Candy!!!!!
Hey Emmy, I was wondering if you can do a remake of this video and add in a little sauce to go with the Riceball. I would recommend mixing siracha and mayo as the sauce. It's really delicious
Dariana Collado yes that sounds awesome!
Chipotle mayo would be awesome too! Yummmm! 🤤
I made onigiri for the first time a couple days ago with this video being one of my guides. I wasn't expecting the tuna, mayo and rice to be so delicious together but I think it tasted better than a regular sandwich! And I found it more filling in comparison.
This video was great. Thank you for putting it up! :)
XD you sold me at "like a sandwich..." Just throwing it out there, I mean the shape you have there the traditional triangle/teardrop is equal parts insightful as it is ingenious. I mean think about the physics of it, if you made a ball you'd just smear your lunch on your face but the trangle provides exceptional balance (2/3 surface area for holding to 1/3 for eating) but also gives you a starting point to your lunch, after the first bite I suspect things solve themselves.
I never thought onigiri and physics would have to mesh together honestly.
I'm the type who's like, "Just give me my food" =P
I grew up on this with the pickled plum inside yummy!! They make onigiri molds , you just put the rice in, plum or seaweed inside and close mold, it makes it perfect shape. My mom made these every road trip growing up , she put nori outside to wrap or sesame seeds . ❤️❤️❤️
if you use plastic wrap you can mold it into anything you want.
@deliciouscrusties - Thanks for asking, since I forgot to mention it in the video. I used everyday Japanese rice which is shorter-grained & therefore slightly sticky and holds the onigiri's shape. Abroad I believe it's sold as sushi rice; just be careful not to add too much water. Good luck!
I just made these for dinner and they are delicious! I am so proud of myself, thank you for showing me how simple this can be!!!
Vinegar is used to favor rice for sushi. Onigiri on the other hand is usually seasoned with just a little salt. :)
Obentos (boxed lunches) are common in Japan. In my opinion, they're easier to make in Japan since you can buy many of the side dishes already prepared. Outside of Japan (or a local Japanese market) making traditional bentos can be a lot of work, so I stick (lol) with simple onigiri.
I had no idea this was so simple! Thank you so much! I did bento for several months before my cheap rice cooker died and I didn't have the money for a better one. I wanted to keep doing it because it's healthier than quite a few other lunch options, but time restraints just made it a no-go. But with this idea, I might be able to do something similar. And I still have my old bento box so I can pack it in there!
I've heard that traditional Japanese housewives would make Onigiri with the rice piping hot, so it sticks together easier. Keep cool water in a bowl next to you while making it. Dip your hands in bowl when it is too hot and the rice starts sticking to your hands.
really random but the cicada noises in the backround really made this video prime tbh
Ryan Domin oh thank you! I was like pulling my headphones off one at a time like " what is that ?" I didn't know where it was coming from LOL!
I've never had a sweet onigiri, but feel free to add whatever you like. About the rice, there shouldn't be any water to squeeze in your rice. Your hands should be moist so the rice won't stick but your rice should be relatively dry.
I never thought making onigiri could be so simple and easy! Thanks so much for the helpful tutorial! 😄
Tried this today and it was delicious even though my rice wasnt very sticky even though i used short grain rice ive used for sushi before and accoring to sushi rice directions minus the seasoning. Thanks this is a great alternative to my normal everyday sandwich or left overs!! I love all of your videos your just fun and relaxing to watch
Hey Emmy! I made some of these last night, as I was inspired by your video. I did tuna mayo as well, and it turned out amaaaazing. I used some Furikake (regular soy sauce and nori flavour)on the outside of the onigiri and kind of rolled it around the curved side (so the flat part was plain) and it turned out absolutely delicious. Definitely gonna make them a lot from here on out!
This is from 5 years ago I didn't ways you then but started watching you in 2013 I scrolled back in the videos and they have improved so much keep up the good work!!
I came here from the cheesy grilled rice hot dogs! What a long way you've come, Emmy, you're amazing! ❤️
Aww...thank you. 🧡
It's so weird watching your old videos and seeing how much you changed!
I know right
its so cool to see baby Emmy starting out, and how trial and error has helped form her videos and character of these days! awesome job, Emmy!
Of course, you may eat it however you like. :) but I love it with nori.
I made some around a week ago and followed your exact recipe (Kewpie mayonaise was hard to find!). IT WAS DELICOUS. Ive had onigiri a few times before but Ive never made it myself. Now I take one for lunch everday :D
I just made onigiris!! Thanks for your tips! I also love the tuna mayo onigiri. Fun fact: I named my kitty Onigiri because she has a white triangle on her tummy (plus I get to call her Oni for short, which is supposed to mean "little demon.")
I see some comments asking where to get nori, the first answer would be if you have a local Asian food mart. I live in Illinois, and my local Garden Fresh also has nori. Otherwise you can buy it online (it's shelf stable).
Ever since I saw this 6 months ago, after my favourite sushi place closed, Friday night is Ongiri night in this house. I've done spicy tuna, spicy salmon, Kombu, Tempura shrimp, Tako. Home made Furikake on the outside, topped with a little bit of tobiko (Wasabi tobiko or black tobiko is my favourite). Thank you Emmy!!! I couldn't live without Onigiri. Leftovers make a great snack too! 🍙
It's tiny Emmy ;-; seeing this video after coming from one of your more recent videos is so flooring. Humble beginnings, preparing something before rushing off to work, to now taking all the time you need with your beautiful kitchen, your bees. I'm...so happy for you
AWWW you said stinkin' this long ago too?? My heart
Yes, indeed. If I'm planning on eating onigiri later I pack the nori separately and put it on when I'm ready to eat. Otherwise the nori gets soggy and that's no fun.
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jelly filled are my favorite :D
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Tianna A.C I get it LMAO
@bassya123 - Yes, indeed. We have them here too, I'll post a video about it soon...look for Onigiri Part 2.
@BubbleTfy - Yay! glad you tried it & liked it!
love that mayo with the baby/cupid on the squeezable bottle! just with plain rice and its AWESOME
I made this for lunch the other day! I added ground hot peppers in the tuna though. So very good. I made one for my dad too and he loved it! We used the remaining salad for sandwiches. Thanks Emmy
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@Kastrero808 - If you're not going to eat it right away, it's best to keep it cool. If I take one for lunch I usually throw in an ice pack, especially if it has mayo.
Anything you like! Shrimp, pickled plums, chopped green onions, heck, even bacon! The sky's the limit. :)
This is honestly my favorite type of onigiri. Even eating it over rice and not making it into onigiri is fantastic.
For mine I add wasabi to the kewpie and sometimes for an extra treat add a bit of katsuo fumi furikake to the outside. Hands down best onigiri!
i tried . I failed.
Hugo Silva use short grain rice
Hugo Silva Yeah, short grain rice. Otherwise it won't stick well.
Or sushi rice
Hugo Silva good job 👍 rice is pretty hard to make
yes it has a slight taste difference from regular mayonise .Personally i dont like regular mayo i like japanese mayo but it is quite expensive where i live
I WATCHED THIS WHEN I WAS ON 5TH GRADE 2013, AND I'M HERE TO REWATCH IT 💙 ILY!!!
We had Onigiri for dinner last night after I watched your video! It was so good, and I know I'll be making it a lot with the summer heat coming soon!
pickled plum is really good. It's Umeboshi in Japanese. Pretty good stuff. Pickled vegetable is good too.
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
I made these! And am now so happy and full. :} Thanks Emmy for showing me how!
Stuck in self-quarantine (May 18th, 2020), and I have ALL these ingredients by accident. So,...no excuses.
What type of rice are you using? I have regular long grained rice.
This has truly helped me make my first batch of onigiris. I couldn't be more happy the way they turned out ^_^ I thank you Emmy. It was fun and very successfully delicious
omg emmy! i made that and took it to school and i shared it with my teachers and friends and they all wanted to know how to make it!!!!!!! and plus some kids jacked mine cuz it was soooo good but thanks!
the onigiri is sooo cute!!!!! thx alot for sharing emmy! i think i might try to make this sometime soon!
@lorenzooziah - Maybe it was the type of rice you were using? Was it Japanese rice or sushi rice?
I've loved Onigiri ever since I saw Brock make it on Pokemon hehe Awesome vid!
I've tried making onigiri before and I made a huge MESS in my kitchen! It turned out delicious and really in-shape, but it was rather a bit messy for me, hehe. Also, one of my tricks when I shape the onigiri is that instead of using my bare hands, I use a plastic cling wrap to shape it and avoid using water to wet my hands; I sprinkle the wrap with water beforehand so that it won't stick to the hot rice. My friends were pretty amazed with my cooking; it was a huge success~ :D
@kelseymarrieslaud21 - Yay! I'm glad you tried the recipe -welcome to the world of homemade onigiri!
Thank you! I just made my first one! Sooo good. Question: can you freeze these to eat at a later time?
Ever since I watched this video a couple days ago I wanted to try making onigiri. So I made some tonight and they were delicious! Thanks! ^_^
Hmm wonder how it would be with packed salmon and something else. Do you ever duo it in anything?
thanks emmy...loved your lunch idea! My daughter is always looking for different lunch ideas and I will try this.
Thank you so much! You're awesome, the video was very clear and informative. But, I have a few additional questions - do you have suggestions for a more sweet kind of onigiri? And, should I try to squeeze some of the moisture from the rice before eating or is a bit of moisture usually recommended?
Just made this with dulse flakes and pickled ginger in the tuna! So good!
Thank you for all these videos >.< It's so hard finding easy to follow books on this stuff here in the states
Exactly!
What kind of rice should you use? Sushi rice or another? Thank you! I’ve always wanted to try Onigiri but I live in an actual bag of Wonder Bread in Northern California and we don’t have access to anywhere that sells it.
I just made some for dinner! It'd delicious..it's amazing how you can make a good meal with little ingredients! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you so much, you have the most informational video on making these. My wife and I just moved to Japan, and I discover these at the store and Thank you for the instructional video.
heey emmy i LOVE your video's!!!! im 11 years! i saw this and loved it! my mom asked me what i wanted to get from the supermarkt :P and i sayd that she needed to get the ingrediends but its hard to find becouse i live in the netherlands bud....... my mom has them!!!! jeej im going to make it today! THANKS EMMY
ohhhh I made this for my class in...8th grade! just plain rice..but we were studying Japan so I offered to bring some onigiri in, made it the night before and each wrapped individually in plastic wrap and salted a bit, so yummy!
@BubbleTfy - Yeah, I think it makes a difference but other people have commented that they've had luck w/other types of rice, so give it go & let me know :)
I love your videos. I did have a question about the nori. Have you seen any ways to keep nori crisp without the individual packages? Like a bigger pack you can divide up? I just would like to avoid the plastic waste. Any insights would be super awesome :) Keep up the good work!
you are one of the best youtubers I've ever seen :)
WOW, that looks both easy and delicious!! Although I'd have to add a bit of Cajun spice to it and add some garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, and/or Tony Chachere's seasoning salt! (Cayenne pepper for the win!) It's basically tuna salad in a rice ball... I'm gonna have to try this!
i stuffed mine with leaky chicken stir fry which is chopped chicken leaks sautated and grilled with garlic orange peel and basil then reduced it in ranch dressing in the same pan i sautated it in was great but would like to learn steam buns now do u have any vids on how to make them? or dumplings?
I think the volume is fine. :o Great video. Think I'll try this for lunch today!
i season my rice with rice wine vinegar and sugar salt and wrap the hole thing in nori cause i love nori with chicken and mayo and a touch of salt amazingggg
you got my subscription I am now on my way to make onigiri...wish me luck.
Good luck Xx
@petitemew - You can cook it the night before, just warm it up a little in the microwave before you shape the onigiri.
I made mine with plain white rice (I couldn't find sushi rice) and it worked just fine. It just took a little extra effort to shape it.
Okay, now I know how to get that triangle shape properly. And water is what to use on my hands to keep the rice from sticking and also letting it cool completely to room tempurature. Could you do a tutorial on how to make sushi rice please? I used store bought pre-cooked sushi rice to make my onigiri and maki zushi at the beginning of the month lol Thanks Emmy-Chan!
I'm definitely going to make this for lunch for work today! It just looks so good.
The mayo you used IS SO GOOD.
i made this for my mom and brother and they loved it! thanks for the tutorial :)
I might make this for school now!! :D Thanks Emmy!
I think that was the coolest thing I've ever seen on UA-cam.
I am going to make this today for lunch! I am soo excited!
After watching this video I made this for my kids, I made tuna mayo, shrimp mayo, and salmon onigiri, Me and my kids love it and they are 1 and 4, my kids are now very fond of nori snacks :) thank you so much for your videos, me and my children love to watch them :) I posted pics of the onigiri that me and my kids made to you facebook page :)
@mypillowpetrocks - Yes, I'm off to bed. Good night & happy cookin'!
Made some today! They were great! Thanks, Emmy! :)
Awwww
she looks so cute
I will have to try the tuna and mayo Onigiri, thanks for sharing. I very much enjoy the Onigiri with the red pickled plums as well.
Next time try using sushi rice :) regular rice isn't sticky enough to hold the onigiri together.
Not sure if I still read the comments lol but how can I safely store rice. Like how to cool and store and how long can store in fridge? Im tryin to follow japanese style eating.Thanks :-)
Emmy! :D I made Onigiri on Wednesday and I was having a difficult time shaping it cx so I watched your video and I realized I was making the Ebimayo one :D! It was DELICIOUS :9
I tried it and it's delicious!! I put wasabi on the tuna filling so it gives a little more flavor. But it's great both ways. Try using salty water on soaking your hands :D
A nice little video, thank you :)
I love onigiri. I love simple food that yet tastes so good.
To be honest, the perfect triangle shape is still something I have to practice.
I like my onigiris with seaweed around with furikake.
Are there non-fish/non-meat fillings you would recommend?
@goldenrosekathlene - Thanks. I'm pretty sure it's a mic/setting issue. I don't think the volume of my voice has changed :)