Japanese Rice Sandwich (Onigirazu)
Japanese Rice Sandwich (Onigirazu)
Ingredients
- 4 large nori sheet
- 2 cups warm cooked short-grain rice
- 4 large egg
- 8 slices sliced ham
- 4 slices sliced cheese
- 4 cups lettuce leaves, torn into smaller pieces
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for cooking eggs
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the eggs one at a time, folding each into a small, thick omelet shape. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay a large piece of plastic wrap (about 12x12 inches) on a clean work surface. Place one large nori sheet diagonally in the center of the plastic wrap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place about 1/2 cup of warm cooked short-grain rice in a square shape in the center of the nori sheet, leaving space around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Place one cooked egg omelet on top of the rice.
- 5
Add two slices of ham on top of the egg.
- 6
Place one slice of cheese on top of the ham.
- 7
Arrange about 1 cup of lettuce leaves on top of the cheese.
- 8
Add another 1/2 cup of warm cooked short-grain rice on top of the lettuce, forming a square.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Carefully fold the bottom corner of the nori sheet over the ingredients, towards the center.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Fold the top corner of the nori sheet over the ingredients, meeting the previous fold.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Fold the left side of the nori sheet over the ingredients, tucking it in tightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Fold the right side of the nori sheet over the ingredients, completing the wrap. Ensure all ingredients are enclosed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Tightly wrap the entire assembled package in the plastic wrap, ensuring it holds its square shape. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the nori to soften and seal.
⏱️ 3 min
- 14
Using a sharp knife, cut the wrapped rice sandwich diagonally in half through the plastic wrap. This helps keep it together and makes for a beautiful presentation.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Repeat steps 2-14 for the remaining ingredients to make three more Onigirazu. Serve immediately or pack for lunch.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Japanese Rice Sandwich (Onigirazu)
- 4 large nori sheet
- 2 cups warm cooked short-grain rice
- 4 large egg
- 8 slices sliced ham
- 4 slices sliced cheese
- 4 cups lettuce leaves, torn into smaller pieces
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for cooking eggs
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the eggs one at a time, folding each into a small, thick omelet shape. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay a large piece of plastic wrap (about 12x12 inches) on a clean work surface. Place one large nori sheet diagonally in the center of the plastic wrap.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place about 1/2 cup of warm cooked short-grain rice in a square shape in the center of the nori sheet, leaving space around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Place one cooked egg omelet on top of the rice.
- 5
Add two slices of ham on top of the egg.
- 6
Place one slice of cheese on top of the ham.
- 7
Arrange about 1 cup of lettuce leaves on top of the cheese.
- 8
Add another 1/2 cup of warm cooked short-grain rice on top of the lettuce, forming a square.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Carefully fold the bottom corner of the nori sheet over the ingredients, towards the center.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Fold the top corner of the nori sheet over the ingredients, meeting the previous fold.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Fold the left side of the nori sheet over the ingredients, tucking it in tightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Fold the right side of the nori sheet over the ingredients, completing the wrap. Ensure all ingredients are enclosed.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Tightly wrap the entire assembled package in the plastic wrap, ensuring it holds its square shape. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the nori to soften and seal.
⏱️ 3 min - 14
Using a sharp knife, cut the wrapped rice sandwich diagonally in half through the plastic wrap. This helps keep it together and makes for a beautiful presentation.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Repeat steps 2-14 for the remaining ingredients to make three more Onigirazu. Serve immediately or pack for lunch.