Rice Cookers Recipes

Onigirazu Rice Sandwich

Zojirushi Recipe – <i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich

A name coined for the way that you do not have to mold the rice with your hands, onigirazu is made by folding over the nori (seaweed) sheet over the rice, like origami. It’s so easy to make this style of onigiri, it’s no wonder onigirazu is so popular today. 

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Ingredients

Ingredients (makes 8 onigirazu):
To Cook in the Rice Cooker: 

  • 2 cups (rice measuring cup) short or medium grain white rice 
  • Water to fill to water level 2 for "WHITE RICE"

For Tuna and Cucumber Filling: 

  • 1 can (5 oz.) tuna in oil, drained, broken into small pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. wasabi paste
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper  
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

For Ham and Cheese Filling: 

  • 2 sliced cheddar cheese
  • 2 sliced ham, thick cut
  • 2 tsp. mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup arugula

For Wrap: 

  • 4 sheets nori (seaweed), 7.5” x 8” each
<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 1
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Prepare white rice using the ingredients listed under “To Cook in the Rice Cooker”. For steps to cook white rice, click here.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 2
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In a separate bowl, mix cucumber with salt and set aside for 10 minutes, then squeeze and drain the excess water by hand. Place both bowls in the refrigerator to keep cold. 

Prepare the tuna and cucumber filling. Squeeze remaining oil of tuna with paper towel. Place in a bowl, add mayonnaise, wasabi, black pepper and combine.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 3
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When rice completes cooking, transfer rice to another bowl and gently fluff with the rice spatula. Allow rice to slightly cool - 5 to 7 minutes. 

Assemble ham and cheese onigirazu. Cut a plastic wrap about 7 to 8 inches long and lay on a cutting board. Place a sheet of nori squarely on the plastic wrap.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 4
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Place one sliced cheese onto the center of the nori diagonally.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 5
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Spread 1/8 of cooked rice at the center of the cheese.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 6
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Place ham over the rice, spread 1 tsp. of mayonnaise and top with 1/4 cup arugula. 

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 7
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Place another 1/8 of cooked rice onto the arugula.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 8
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Using the plastic wrap, pull two opposite corners of the nori towards the center. Press down to seal nori to the rice. Then carefully peel back the plastic wrap.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 9
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Using the plastic wrap, pull the remaining corners of the nori to the center and gently press down to seal and hold its shape. Repeat steps to make another ham and cheese onigirazu. 

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 10
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Assemble the tuna and cucumber onigirazu. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board and place a sheet of nori. Evenly layer 1/8 of rice, half the amount of tuna, half the amount of cucumber and 1/8 of rice. 

Repeat steps 8 and 9 to fold and shape the onigirazu.  Repeat steps to make another tuna and cucumber onigirazu.

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 11
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With the plastic wrap still intact, slice onigirazu into halves with a knife. 

<i>Onigirazu</i> Rice Sandwich Step 12
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Pack to go or enjoy immediately.

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