Sekihan onigiri is a traditional Japanese rice ball made from sekihan, which is glutinous rice steamed with red adzuki beans. The beans give the rice a slightly reddish or pinkish hue, which symbolizes good fortune and celebration in Japanese culture.

Sekihan is often served during special occasions such as birthdays, festivals, and ceremonies. When made into an onigiri (rice ball), it becomes a convenient and portable way to enjoy this festive dish. Sekihan onigiri is sometimes wrapped in a piece of nori (seaweed) or sprinkled with sesame seeds and salt for added flavor.

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Do you like spicy food and salmon? If so, this recipe may be just right for you! It’s hard to find spicy food in Japan, but this recipe uses Ichimi Togarashi and raayu (Chinese red chili oil) to give it a spicy flavor. Also, for those who don’t like raw fish, we present two versions of onigiri: a raw salmon version and a grilled salmon version.
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Salmon onigiri is a classic rice ball that can always be found in Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. This recipe is an arranged version of onigiri with mayonnaise and salmon flakes dressed together. If you like mayonnaise, this is a must try!

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Salmon onigiri is a classic rice ball that can always be found in Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. It is very simple to make. Grilled salmon is cut into bite-size pieces and wrapped with warm rice. The secret to the delicious taste is to use just the right amount of salt and fresh nori seaweed. I also introduce rice balls made with finely crushed salmon for children.

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There are various types of sushi rolls in Japan, from thin to thick. Among them, thick rolls filled with a variety of ingredients are called “ehomaki,” and are usually eaten on Setsubun in February. Instead of using raw fish, we’ll use Wagyu Japanese beef seasoned with Yakiniku sauce (Japanese BBQ sauce). And we will make two types sushi roll; one with nori seaweed and the other with thin egg omelette sheet.

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Onigiri is a Japanese rice balls with various fillings inside. There are a variety of ingredients such as pickled plums and bonito-flavored bonito, but the tuna mayo flavor is especially popular among both children and adults. You can easily buy it at convenience stores or supermarkets, but if you have canned tuna and mayonnaise, you can easily make it at home with a difference!

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Ume onigiri (梅おにぎり) is a classic. It may not be an exaggeration to say that it is the original rice ball. Ume rice balls are made with white rice and pickled plums, which also sterilize the rice, and are synonymous with simplicity in Japan.

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Onigiri is a rice ball with various fillings. This time, I’ll show you one of my family’s favorite and the most EASY, SIMPLE & DELICIOUS onigiri. 🍙  Don’t forget to read YUCa’s Tips to master the basics to make Japanese rice balls.

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In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Goma-shio Onigiri (Black sesame seeds and salt rice balls). Onigiri is a rice ball with various fillings and toppings. This recipe calls for commercial sesame salt, but you can substitute homemade sesame salt by mixing black sesame seeds and salt.

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The 3rd of March is the traditional and representative spring event day called “Hinamatsuri” in Japan. In this video, I introduce how to make 2 kinds Chirashizushi (Scattered sushi). One for adults with using fresh seafoods and the other for kids with using cooked ingredients.

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