Cheese Stick Onigiri

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0

Cheese Stick Onigiri Recipe for a Quick Snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

28 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

Fat

Cheese Stick Onigiri is a simple yet very delicious snack that originated in Japan. It’s a triangular shaped rice ball that is filled with cheese and flavored with some soy sauce. This snack could be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for quick consumption throughout the day. Cheese Stick Onigiri is an easy way to satisfy your hunger cravings and keep you productive throughout the day.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve and drain well.
2.	In a medium pot, add the rice, 3 cups of warm water, and 1 tablespoon of salt, and stir to combine.
3.	Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 18 minutes.
4.	Remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
5.	In a small pot, add soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
6.	Cut the mozzarella cheese stick into small sticks.
7.	With wet hands, take a small amount of rice and shape it into a ball.
8.	Make a hole in the rice ball and insert the cheese stick.
9.	Cover the cheese with more rice and shape into a triangle or ball with a little pressure.
10.	Brush the rice balls with soy sauce mixture and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Cheese Stick Onigiri is easy to make and can be served as a quick snack at any time.

The combination of rice and cheese makes it a delicious and satisfying option.

CONS

Eating excess rice can cause obesity, it is important to consume in moderation.

It could also be difficult to consume for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheese Stick Onigiri contains important nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
The soy sauce used contains essential amino acids that are good for the body.

	1 cup short-grain rice ( ~2 Cups cooked )
	1 stick mozzarella cheese
	1/2 cup soy sauce
	1 tablespoon mirin ( optional )
	1 sugar cube
	2 tablespoons salt
	3 cups warm water