Japanese people love yaki onigiri, which are grilled rice balls. This recipe takes plain Yaki Onigiri to a whole new level by adding a tasty miso butter sauce that gives the dish more depth and richness. It tastes great as a snack or side dish because it has a great mix of savory, sweet, and smokey flavors.
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice. 1/4 cup white miso paste. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. 2 tablespoons mirin. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 2 teaspoons sugar. Sesame seeds, for garnish. Chopped green onions, for garnish.
Instructions: Shape cooked rice into small triangular or round balls, compacting them firmly. In a small saucepan, combine white miso paste, unsalted butter, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar over low heat. Stir until well combined and smooth. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates or pan. Place the rice balls on the grill and cook until lightly charred and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Brush the miso butter sauce generously over the grilled rice balls while they're still hot. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the rice balls for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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