Making Onigiri (clean way)

[xiaoli26]

*tries making an onigiri* (first attempt)

MOTHER FATHER SON AND DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!! (it's an expression xD)

IT SO SALTY (the filling is carrot)...IT CRACKS....IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A SHAPE....

HELP ME OH ANGELS OF ONIGIRI....

(second attempt)

I don't wanna do any onigiri anymore..... *eats seaweed wrappers without any onigiri*

[xBADuckiix]

holy shit she lives in my old house o-o

[ck4801]

@xBADuckiix Haha, there are plenty of apartments that looks like this. But who knows. However, I don't live there anymore...

[TheMrpoxman1]

Your meant to use your hands covered in salty water because it acts as a preservative and helps keep the rice safe to eat.

[xxAriana312xx]

yeah i am in the us

[xxAriana312xx]

umm can you please tell me where can you buy the rice and sewed i think

[ck4801]

@xxAriana312xx Any oriental store. There are also many grocery stores starting to carry these items. I'm not sure if you are in the US, but here Kroger and Publix are carrying sushi items.

[bryanlim88]

should we eat the plastic too? great!

[lovehalfgirl]

i dont have seaweed can u put something different on?

[ck4801]

@lovehalfgirl you don't have to wrap it at all. Another option is rolling it in sesame seeds. Anything you want really!

[KawaiiClayCharms]

i<3onigiri!



[ZZaiBoT2011]

you must joke with me are you afraid you hold the onigiri not with your hand why do you use the "plasticpaper" ;)

[ck4801]

@ZZaiBoT2011, I don't have a lot of extra time on my hands. Onigiri is something I like to make fresh the morning of the day I'm bringing it for lunch. With this method, it is fast and simple and you're out the door without having to clean the sticky rice off your hands and under your nails...Plus, with it wrapped, you can bring your nori separately so it stays crisp.

[potatochipXL]

@ZZaiBoT2011 it's also nice because if you make rice balls for someone else they might not want hand germs on it.

[Afraid0fGhosts]

Hey I live in LA Cali n I was wondering where I can buy the seaweed? Maybe little tokyo? Someone plz answer :S

Thxx

[DinosourousRexx]

@Afraid0fGhosts I live in the suburbs but my mom buys hers at Whole Foods. There are tons of those in Califorina. You could got to an asian market or a regular supermarket like Kroger or Meijer and it would be in the ethnic isle also

[fuckingloverice1024]

what els can i put inside

cuz i want to make some for my bf but i dont know what to put inside my friend said i can put spam? or anything but i dont want it to taste disgusting

[ck4801]

@fuckingloverice1024 There really are many different things you can put inside. Anything that tastes good with rice will taste good in the onigiri. Just make sure that it's not too watery, otherwise the onigiri will fall apart. I made some onigiri with pan-fried flaked tilapia with Japanese mayo inside and it was a huge hit. Even people who don't like fish loved it! I cooked it until it dehydrated and added lemon to get rid of the "fishy" taste that most people don't like.

[fuckingloverice1024]

@ck4801

thnks for that :))



[ZHT1988]

@fuckingloverice1024 I worked at a Hibachi as a Chef and Sushi chef. Onigiri's wasn't on our menu but i did make them for the employees, they liked the orange and kiwi with a bit of sugar on the inside and sesame seeds on the outside I made. You can put basically anything you want get creative use bits of banana, dont be afraid of the taste, I always say rice goes good with everything :)

[KiieChan]

Do u use sushi rice? :)

[chiwenli512]

haizz = =''''''

[singalinger]

heehee, it's so cute!

[pigeon1411]

おにぎり



[xxSODAPOPxxx]

woow kewl but what if you just got normal american rice?

also, if i cook it in a pot and water, not in one of thoes specail pots of cooking rice would it still work? :]

[ck4801]

@xxSODAPOPxxx You can try normal long grain rice, just cook it with a little more water than usual to make it sticky-ish. You can indeed cook it in a pot. After all, once upon a time, there were no rice cookers, so you can definitely do it the traditional way. You can make it work to some degree. It won't be exactly right, but I'm sure it'll taste just as good!

[xxSODAPOPxxx]

@ck4801 woow thank you :D

[XAnImEzLoVeRX]

@ck4801 no, you cant just make sushi rice with long grain rice, its not japanese sticky, its yucky sticky

[angical88]

@ck4801 I took this form Justhungry . com, my favourite site made by a japanese: "(...) you simply cannot substitute long-grain rice, jasmine rice, Carolina type rice, and so on. I sometimes hear people saying things like "But I can make onigiri with jasmine rice just fine, as long as I cook it so it's mushy and the grains stick together". No no no no. A good onigiri (...), does not have mushy rice." - So please don't try it, it won't taste as half as good.

[ck4801]

@angical88 I agree Japanese rice is best. In fact, it is the only thing I have in my kitchen. But if you are someone who does not have access to this (or the financial means, since Japanese rice is a bit more expensive), there is no other way. Believe me, I hate when I go to a restaurant with "sushi" and I find jasmine rice in there. I can guarantee I will never return to that place again. But growing up, when I didn't have a say in what rice was bought, I would just overcook the jasmine...

[angical88]

@xxSODAPOPxxx Normal american rice won't do. Japanese rice does get sticky and not mushy. - Of course you can make the rice in a pot, exactly like ck4801 said. I do it like that myself. Just wash the rice very well (that's very important) and let it dry a bit for about 20 min. Put the rice in the pot with water (and a piece of kombu if you want) and bring it to a boil. Close the lid and let it simmer for about 15min (don't open the lid!) Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for another 15min.

[Aahz321]

is there anything I shouldn't try to put in onigiri, for example a small ammount of meat or is the sky the limit?

[ck4801]

@Aahz321 The sky is the limit to a point. I don't recommend soupy things, as you will have a leaking onigiri. That's not to say you can't have sauces, but limit the amount of liquids. Thick ones are best. Like shredded chicken with a touch of teriyaki sauce. I like using pan-fried tilapia shredded and mixed with mayo. It's always a big hit with my family. For a sweet alternative, try sweetening your rice with condensed milk and wrapping mangoes or other fruits inside the rice ball.

[bennos60]

This is realy stupid!

[13235675511]

@bennos60 your stupid

[bennos60]

@13235675511 You may be right ;-)

[bennos60]

@13235675511 I actually misspelled really.;-)

But what is wrong with touching food? Did you ever make Onigiri? It is really great to do. But I think you shouldn't be afraid to get your hands dirty.

Take care and have a nice day.

[ck4801]

There is nothing wrong with touching food. I can guarantee you I am not the kind of person that minds getting their hands dirty, but sometimes having quick cleanup is more desirable...You don't have to insult someone's methods just because you don't want to use it. I am providing an alternative for those who do not like getting sticky rice between their fingers and under their nails. If you aren't one of those people, then feel free not to use the technique. Have a nice day.

[IvaHogue]

Did you use suran wrap or Rice paper?

[ck4801]

@IvaHogue I used a special microwave safe plastic wrap (like saran wrap, but a little different). I only used a microwave safe version because I like to heat up my onigiri a tad before eating it.

[usagi18]

@ck4801

Wow!! I've only tried cold onigiri this far.... having it hot sounds yummy :D

[ck4801]

@usagi18 Cold as in room temperature or cold as in from the fridge? Room temp is ok, but cold out of the fridge I just can't do...the rice gets too hard, and at cold temperatures, your taste buds are less sensitive to flavors, so you can't get the full effect when it's cold. You should definitely try it warm. If you can, try it grilled...that's SUPER yummy.

[usagi18]

@ck4801 Cold as right from the convenience store cold enough to be called "cold", but not cold enough so they're still soft and squishy... but yeah, I'm gonna grill them or microwave them next time XD

[qutie133]

this is such an awsome idea! i dont have to wet my hands and all that when i shape it.

[4649hide]

solt??

[xoxochi]

but wouldn't it lose its shape a little when you take off the plastic, and then you'd have to touch it to fix it?

[ck4801]

@xoxochi Nope. It won't lose shape as long as you packed it firmly enough. I've never had a problem with it losing shape. I leave it in the microwave safe plastic so it stays moist, then I pop it in the microwave, unwrap it, and pick it up with a sheet of nori to eat it. My hands never have to touch the sticky rice!

[Kandykane95]

@ck4801 cant you crush the rice by using too much presurre on it??

[ck4801]

@Kandykane95 yes you can, but it would take a lot of pressure to crush the rice. Unless you're rice is too mushy from cooking with too much water, you should be able to press firmly without smushing your onigiri into a mushy mess.

[brenanabread]

I CANT HEAR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[gyqz]

This indeed was the 'clean' way of making onigiri.....I had a happy time not to see your ( beautiful) nail-polish touch the rice....Thank you for posting!!!!

[ck4801]

@avatarfangirl2009 I've only ever used sushi rice. You can try using jasmine or brown rice made with extra water to make it sticky. Cooking it in broth is not necessary.

[avatarfangirl2009]

is there a certain type of rice i have to use like sushi rice? and are you supposed to cook the rice in just water or does it have to be the stock that was made from kombu kelp? sorry i just really want to make onigiri xD

[Prodigiousnesses]

@avatarfangirl2009 Sushi rice works best, medium grain as well. I'm told that some italian rice can work, but I'm not sure what kind. Jasmine rice will NOT work. That's what I've been told.

[JdVampire101]

can i make onigiri in 55 minutes?? i'm just wondering coz i need something to make for junior chef XD

[ck4801]

@JdVampire101 Sorry it took so long to reply. Onigiri can be made in 5 minutes, if the rice is pre-cooked. It depends on how complicated you want to go. If you want to fill it with tamagoyaki strips or shredded salmon, it will take more time because you have to cook the filling. If you have pre-cooked rice and want to fill it with canned tuna, or packaged seaweed, it'll take 5-10 minutes. Hope this helps.

[brenneniscool1]

haha 2:38 cat

[ck4801]

@brenneniscool1 haha, yeah. Mau, one of my cats, loves to sneak his way into my videos...

[brenneniscool1]

@ck4801 haha thats funny.

[BriCareful]

can i use premade rice from a chinese resturant

[ck4801]

@BriCareful As long as the rice is nice and sticky. If it's too dry you won't be able to make it hold shape. You could try adding water (not too much) to the cold rice and microwaving it in a vented container or a container with the top sitting loosely over it to let steam escape. This can sometimes make dry rice stickier, but it's not a guarantee.

[almostgrwn]

I finally bought the sushi rice (theres a bigger difference then I knew about) and seaweed wrap. I also bought some wasabi. All for under $10! SO I will be trying to make tuna rice balls (triangles). and soy sauce rice balls

When I first tried to make the triangles..your method was best because I didn't know how to shape my hands. Thank you sooo much for the help

[almostgrwn]

uummm...for now the only thing I can use is long grain rice u_u but will it still work..

by the way, thank you sooo much for the viedo...and it seems like a very healthy lunch...yummy!!!

[ck4801]

@almostgrwn It's possible...you might have to make the rice with a little bit of extra water to make it sticky though. Thanks for the comment!

[LullabyeLaura]

When you described what that seaweed tasted like, i thought of pickled ginger instantly XD so now i have an idea of what to put in my onigiri XD

[0HellBlaze0]

nice video... what rice is that. im pretty sure 'regular' rice doesnt stick =[

i wanna try and make some =[

[ck4801]

It's japanese rice. It's a short grain rice. You may be able to fake it with Jasmine or others if you make it with a little too much water...it may take some experimenting to get it right though... : )

[harmoknees]

Hey there King123421,  also helps to use Japanese medium grain rice (which is stickier) than long grain rice. Look for brands as Calrose, Kokuho rose, Shirakiku.

[bbgunhevern]

can sombody suggest some really really tasty things to put inside of these cause i gonna try and make some

[ck4801]

if you like canned tuna, you can add some mayo to it and use that as filling. Try shredded meat cooked in your favorite sauce like pulled pork in teriyaki sauce. Chicken salad. Taco filling ground beef. You can also try veggie dishes (sauteed mushrooms). Anything that can be cut into tiny pieces and isn't too wet should work. Just experiment!

[redeyes2000]

@ck4801 Bows* You have saved me from so much complications Thank you so much for the video and aiding comments

[ck4801]

@redeyes2000 Glad to be of service.

[PowerClubKitt]

onigiri tastes alot like sushi to me.. so just google sushi ideas. or onigiri ideas.. xD.

[toomy1995]

cool

[Hachapury]

thank uuuu

[ck4801]

no prob!

[ronvins]

I've been thinking of trying to make Onigiri with some cooked chicken or something like that inside... I want to try it.

thanks for the video

[ck4801]

you can take the wrapper off and it keeps it's form, as long as you packed it well...you have to find the happy medium. If you press too hard, you squish the rice so much that it all mushes together, if you don't press hard enough, the ball won't stay together.

[cceessaarr234]

Ure Sexy! =D

[IchigoMommomiya]

was that a cat I just heard?!

[ck4801]

Very likely.  I have two.

[s1korea]

lol i used to do this but got an anigiri mold!!!

[ck4801]

I have so many onigiri molds...Every shape and size, even the triangles. The reason I like to do it this way is because, if you use microwave safe plastic wrap, you can heat the onigiri before you eat it. I like to make my lunches the night before, but rice from the fridge is hard and dry, so popping it in the microwave for a few seconds makes it as good as fresh!

[angical88]

@s1korea Me too. I always made them by hand but I didn't get much better in it (I'm not a very talented person...). So I bought an onigiri mold.. and now I'm happy :D The onigiri get done really fast, you don't have problems with putting in the fillings and the shape is even and every onigiri looks the same :) I really love my onigiri mold <3

[chefcommons]

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[ck4801]

Wow, thanks! I'm flattered. I have no problem with that.

[pxbeetle35]

omg tyvm now i can make it...with out making a mess hehe =.=

[noewb]

cool way of making it. :> ive seen the wrap idea for making sushi rolls.

it looks like a garbage bag somehow in this case. haha. looks delicious overall :)

[AshillaBeige]

I just tried this method. My first onigiri ever! They turned out SO well! I'm oddly proud =P Thanks so much!

I made one triangular one stuffed with roasted sweet pepper, and the other I tried was from "cookingwithdog": a flat cylinder, stuffed with tofu, brushed with tiny bit of soy sauce on the flat sides and both sides lightly seared in sesame oil. I wrapped the circumference with nori. Making the shapes is so easy with saran. My hands are too small to hold an open onigiri without it XD <3

[ck4801]

I'm glad it worked well for you! Keep on experimenting with your onigiri.

[88xavierx88]

wow!thx for d recipe

[curiositymedia]

That's a great idea. I always get messy hand when I make Onigiri.

[LoliCupcake89]

Ohh I do this ( I love clean hands 8P)

[JohnLuebking]

so can i put it in a oven

[ck4801]

you can. Mostly I've heard of people only "grilling" onigiri in a toaster oven, but browning the outside in a regular oven should work. It would be a waste of energy though, unless you are baking 100 onigiri. It also depends on your taste. Not everyone likes toasted onigiri.

[armystrong8808]

where can i buy the seaweed filling because they dont sell it anywhere where i live. so is there a website that you use? and if so will please tell me?

[ck4801]

I usually go to the asian market here...I'm sure someone has it online. It's called konbu. My package says "seasoned kelp"

[Cwicked519]

That was An interesting way of making it, seems alot better making it that way, so much cleaner and less sticky lol

[ck4801]

I've grilled it on my foreman grill before. I wish I had a real grill though, but being in an apartment, that's not possible.

[Liz1004]

How funny! I was just talking about making onigiri with a friend yesterday and today I see this video. :) My mum has always used a cling film to make onigiri, so that's what I use too.

Have you tried grilling the rice?