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Thursday, June 02, 2011

yakionigiri

Just before going to bed the other night, I was thinking about what else I could use the shoyu negi sauce for.

And I thought of this...yakionigiri (grilled rice balls).

Technically, you are supposed to "grill" them on a wire grill over a flame or hot coals, but I don't have a wire grill nor the coals, so I used my non-stick pan.

I brushed a little canola oil onto the pan and then set the onigiri on it.

Then I brushed the onigiri with what oil was left on the brush.

When I could hear a little sizzle, I brushed the shoyu negi sauce on. Flipping the onigiri after it had been basted.

I did this several times until I got a nice brown color.

OM! this was delicious. The brown parts were chewy and a little crisp. Nice flavor from the sauce too.

This was great for a first try, I only wish I had made a triangle shaped onigiri so that I could have "grilled" the sides too.

Since I have some sauce left, I'm trying this again...soon!
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13 comments:

  1. Jill@MadAboutMacarons2:27 AM, June 02, 2011

    Gosh, this looks super and so different. I shall have to try this. I have so much to learn about Japanese food! I love the sound of the crispiness and that sauce.

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  2. jalna3:18 AM, June 02, 2011

    I wish I was your next door neighbor!

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  3. Tamakikat8:05 AM, June 02, 2011

    Thanks for posting this Kat.

    I was thinking to make 'onigiri' for a get-together but couldn't decide on a filling and plain ones are just so plain even if you whack a bit of 'nori' on them.

    Yakionigiri will be perfect. Also your sauce sounds yummo!

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  4. K and S8:13 AM, June 02, 2011

    Thanks Jill! It is quite different, but I hope you get a chance to try more Japanese food :)

    I wish we were all neighbors Jalna!

    Take care you two.
    Kat

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  5. K and S8:36 AM, June 02, 2011

    I hope you like this TK, takes a bit of time to grill but so worth it.

    Take care.
    Kat

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  6. K9:59 AM, June 02, 2011

    Yum, looks great! I love the crispy sides too, delicious.

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  7. K and S10:16 AM, June 02, 2011

    The crispy parts are so good, K!

    Take care.
    Kat

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  8. Deb in Hawaii5:46 PM, June 02, 2011

    The crispy bits are always the best. ;-)

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  9. K and S7:11 PM, June 02, 2011

    so true Deb in Hawaii :)

    Take care.
    Kat

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  10. Rowena10:37 PM, June 02, 2011

    I'm with everyone on the crispy bits!

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  11. K and S8:52 AM, June 03, 2011

    I'm adding you to the crispy bit club too Rowena :)

    Take care.
    Kat

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  12. Japan Australia2:51 PM, June 03, 2011

    Love yakionigiri. We don't have a wire grill as well but just cook them on the non-stick fry pan. Great with shoyu or miso sauce and the crispy bits are to die for!!

    Japan Australia

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  13. K and S3:31 PM, June 03, 2011

    ooh miso sauce sounds good too J-A!

    Take care.
    Kat

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