What is Onigiri? Collection of delicious, Japanese standard Onigiri,

Onigiri rice balls are a delicious and convenient dish loved by many Japanese. So what do you know about onigiri? Today, let’s find out with Tnhelearning.edu.vn through this article.

What is Onigiri?

Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are held into convenient shapes for carrying. “Onigiri” comes from the verb “nigiru” – which means “to grasp” or “to grasp” in Japanese, also known as Omusubi.

Onigiri rice balls

Origin of Onigiri

Onigiri dates back a long time in history. Since the Yayoi period more than 2,000 years ago (from 200 BC to 250 AD) people have grasped rice balls from slightly sticky rice.

By the Edo period, Onigiri was used more in fast food and was often eaten by samurai in battle or by farmers as a meal while working in the fields. During the Edo period people started using dried seaweed to surround onigiri and make rice balls sprinkled with salt.

Onigiri was originally made by hand, but under the creative minds and ingenuity of the Japanese, in 1980 the triangular Onigiri machine was born . Until now, Onigiri has always been loved by Japanese people because of its convenience, ease of purchase and ease of carrying.

Origin of Onigiri

Popular types of Origini

Shio Musubi: This is the simplest type of Onigiri, “Shio Musubi” which is just rice ball with salt. Ingredients with salted plum – Umeboshi, salmon – Sake or Okaka.

Shio Musubi

Ten-musu (tempura rice balls): Rice balls with a filling of fried shrimp and seaweed leaves wrapped in the shape of a kimono. The name “Ten-musu” is a contraction of “Tempura-omusubi”.

Tempura rice balls

Sake (salmon): Grilled salmon with a little salt when eaten with rice brings out the wonderful flavor of rice. This is a dish that no Japanese can refuse because the beautiful appearance of the iridescent yellow color stimulates the taste buds.

Salmon rice ball

Tuna-mayo (tuna mayonnaise rice ball): Filled with tuna and mayonnaise. Rice balls have a completely new flavor that many people love.

Tuna-mayo (tuna mayonnaise rice ball)

Yaki-onigiri (grilled rice ball): The rice ball is sprinkled with a layer of Japanese soy sauce – shoyu outside. After preliminary baking, the aroma of shoyu gently spreads to stimulate the taste buds of the eater.

Yaki-onigiri (grilled rice balls)

Ume (apricot): Like the name, the highlight of this rice ball is apricot. Apricots are soaked with salt and perilla, which kill bacteria and have been the key ingredients in lunch boxes since ancient times. The sour apricot flavor will arouse people’s appetite.

Ume (apricot)

Where to buy Onigiri?

Onigiri rice ball is not only a familiar dish to the Japanese, but it is also loved by many young Vietnamese because of its convenience, ease of purchase and ease of carrying. You can buy onigiri rice balls at supermarkets or convenience stores near your home or you can enjoy onigiri rice balls at Japanese restaurants in Vietnam.

Where to buy Onigiri . rice balls

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