Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls) 焼きおにぎり

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1. Yaki onigiri are Japanese grilled rice balls with a tasty savoury coating or filling. These little rice balls are full of flavour with a delightful crispy crust which adds an extra element of flavour and texture to regular onigiri.

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   **Ingredients**

   **Onigiri**

   * 2 cups uncooked short grain rice
   * 2 cups water

   **Miso Flavour**

   * 1 tbsp miso
   * 2 tsp mirin
   * 2 tsp sake
   * 2 tsp sugar
   * 1.5 tbsp butter
   * 1 tsp finely chopped chive to garnish
   * 1 tsp sesame seeds to garnish

   **Soy Sauce Flavour**

   * 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
   * 1 tbsp soy sauce
   * 1.5 tbsp everything Bagel seasoning
   * 1.5 tbsp butter

   **Instructions**

   1. Cook the rice by following the instructions as per your rice cooker.
   2. While the rice is being cooked, put all the miso paste ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
   3. Divide the cooked rice into 6 equal portions.
   4. Shape and squish the rice in a piece of cling wrap into a triangle shape.

   **Miso Flavour**

   1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.
   2. Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side and coat with the butter.
   3. Brush the miso paste over each side of the rice balls and grill each side until crispy. *4
   4. Serve with the garnishes.

   **Soy Sauce Flavour**

   1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat the skillet with vegetable oil.
   2. Grill the Onigiri for about 1 minute on each side.
   3. Brush the soy sauce over each side of the rice balls every time it is turned over (turn a few times).
   4. Grill each side until crispy. Turn the heat off and serve on a plate.
   5. Top the grilled rice balls with 1/2 tbsp each of butter.
   6. Garnish with rice seasonings to serve.