Experience the delicious and nutritious combination of Yaki Onigiri with Umeboshi, a traditional Japanese rice ball recipe perfect for toddlers and adults alike. This easy-to-follow recipe includes step-by-step instructions on how to create flavorful and healthy onigiri that will be a hit with the whole family. Packed with umeboshi, a tangy and salty pickled plum, these rice balls are not only tasty but also full of essential vitamins and minerals. Give your little ones a taste of Japan with this mouthwatering dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: toddler friendly, yaki onigiri, umeboshi, healthy
• Calories: 150 per serving
• Protein: 4g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fats: 1g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 4 umeboshi (pickled plums)
• Nori (seaweed) sheets, cut into strips
• Cooking oil spray

Directions

1. Start by preparing the rice. If you don’t have any leftover rice, cook 1 cup of Japanese short-grain rice according to the package instructions. Let it cool slightly before moving on to the next step.

2. Take a small amount of rice in your hands and form it into a ball about the size of your toddler’s fist. Press your thumb into the center of the ball to create a well. Place one umeboshi plum in the well and cover it with more rice, shaping it into a triangle or oval.

3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and spray with cooking oil. Place the rice balls in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

4. Once the rice balls are crispy on both sides, remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly before serving. You can wrap a strip of nori around each rice ball for an extra tasty touch.

Recommended Sides

• Steamed edamame
• Sliced cucumber and carrot sticks

Jokes

• Why did the rice ball go to the party? Because it was on a roll!
• Did you hear about the sushi that became a detective? It was always good at solving fishy cases!