Grandma’s Umeboshi & Bonito Flake Rice Balls (Ume Okaka Onigiri) Recipe by bobitin
This recipe is translated from Cookpad Japan. See original: おばーばの*梅おかかおにぎり* bobitin @cook_40044480 Thank you to everyone who tried this recipe! Umeboshi and bonito flakes are an unbeatable combination. This mix is super versatile—you can use it for more than just rice balls. It’s a real all-rounder! About this recipe: My grandma used to make this for me all the time. Besides using it in rice balls, you can simply put it on top of rice, add it to pasta, or serve it over chilled tofu. It’s so versatile! Grandma even enjoyed it as a snack with drinks. (笑) Thank you to everyone who tried this recipe! Umeboshi and bonito flakes are an unbeatable combination. This mix is super versatile—you can use it for more than just rice balls. It’s a real all-rounder! About this recipe: My grandma used to make this for me all the time. Besides using it in rice balls, you can simply put it on top of rice, add it to pasta, or serve it over chilled tofu. It’s so versatile! Grandma even enjoyed it as a snack with drinks. (笑) Grandma’s Umeboshi & Bonito Flake Rice Balls (Ume Okaka Onigiri) Thank you to everyone who tried this recipe! Umeboshi and bonito flakes are an unbeatable combination. This mix is super versatile—you can use it for more than just rice balls. It’s a real all-rounder! About this recipe: My grandma used to make this for me all the time. Besides using it in rice balls, you can simply put it on top of rice, add it to pasta, or serve it over chilled tofu. It’s so versatile! Grandma even enjoyed it as a snack with drinks. (笑) Thank you to everyone who tried this recipe! Umeboshi and bonito flakes are an unbeatable combination. This mix is super versatile—you can use it for more than just rice balls. It’s a real all-rounder! About this recipe: My grandma used to make this for me all the time. Besides using it in rice balls, you can simply put it on top of rice, add it to pasta, or serve it over chilled tofu. It’s so versatile! Grandma even enjoyed it as a snack with drinks. (笑) Ingredients Makes about 4 rice balls About 2 cups cooked rice (about 400 grams) 4 medium umeboshi (pickled plums) 1/2 packet bonito flakes (about 2.5 grams) 1 little soy sauce 1 pinch MSG (optional) Optional Nori (seaweed), shiso leaves, or sesame seeds, as desired About 2 cups cooked rice (about 400 grams) 4 medium umeboshi (pickled plums) 1/2 packet bonito flakes (about 2.5 grams) 1 little soy sauce 1 pinch MSG (optional) Optional Nori (seaweed), shiso leaves, or sesame seeds, as desired Cooking Instructions 1 These are all the ingredients you need! 2 Remove the pits from the umeboshi and chop them finely on a cutting board. 3 Mix in the bonito flakes, soy sauce, and MSG, then chop together a bit more. 4 Mix into the rice and shape into rice balls. All done! 5 If you like, wrap with nori or shiso leaves, or sprinkle with sesame seeds. 6 Try using this mix in other dishes besides rice balls! 7 Recipe ID: 17771983 - Also great in “Tuna and Umeboshi Pasta”! 8 Recipe ID: 2027905 - Try it in “Umeboshi and Salted Kelp Pasta” too! 9 7/7/2013 - Thank you for making this recipe popular! 10 2/4/2014 - It became popular again—thank you so much! 1 These are all the ingredients you need! 1 These are all the ingredients you need! 2 Remove the pits from the umeboshi and chop them finely on a cutting board. 2 Remove the pits from the umeboshi and chop them finely on a cutting board. 3 Mix in the bonito flakes, soy sauce, and MSG, then chop together a bit more. 3 Mix in the bonito flakes, soy sauce, and MSG, then chop together a bit more. 4 Mix into the rice and shape into rice balls. All done! 4 Mix into the rice and shape into rice balls. All done! 5 If you like, wrap with nori or shiso leaves, or sprinkle with sesame seeds. 5 If you like, wrap with nori or shiso leaves, or sprinkle with sesame seeds. 6 Try using this mix in other dishes besides rice balls! 6 Try using this mix in other dishes besides rice balls! 7 Recipe ID: 17771983 - Also great in “Tuna and Umeboshi Pasta”! 7 Recipe ID: 17771983 - Also great in “Tuna and Umeboshi Pasta”! 8 Recipe ID: 2027905 - Try it in “Umeboshi and Salted Kelp Pasta” too! 8 Recipe ID: 2027905 - Try it in “Umeboshi and Salted Kelp Pasta” too! 9 7/7/2013 - Thank you for making this recipe popular! 9 7/7/2013 - Thank you for making this recipe popular! 10 2/4/2014 - It became popular again—thank you so much! 10 2/4/2014 - It became popular again—thank you so much! 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