{"id":8755,"date":"2024-10-03T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/?p=8755"},"modified":"2026-03-02T04:29:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:29:52","slug":"the-best-onigiri-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/the-best-onigiri-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Best Onigiri Fillings and How to Make Them at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019re introducing one of Japan\u2019s most beloved snacks\u2014<strong>onigiri<\/strong>! Enjoy the deliciousness of these rice balls and learn how to make your own at home. &#x1f359;&#x2728;<\/p>\n<p>This month, we\u2019re diving into the most popular onigiri fillings and sharing easy at-home recipes. We&#8217;ll also be explaining why perfectly cooked rice is essential for making the best onigiri. Plus, learn how you can join<strong> Onigiri Action<\/strong> to help provide meals to children in need!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"2 onigiri and radish pickle on the light blue plate\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grilled-Yaki-onigiri_1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Most Popular Onigiri Fillings According to Zojirushi 101 Subscribers<\/h2>\n<p>We asked our Zojirushi 101 subscribers about their favorite onigiri fillings, and here\u2019s what they had to say:<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1 Spam Musubi:<\/strong> The top pick among all our subscribers! This Hawaiian favorite brings together savory Spam with perfectly seasoned rice for a perfect snack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2 Furikake:<\/strong> A simple yet flavorful option, furikake adds a burst of umami with every bite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u202f#3 Salmon:<\/strong> A classic filling, grilled or smoked salmon is a go-to for seafood lovers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honorable Mention- Tuna Mayo:<\/strong> This creamy and rich filling ranked #1 in our younger subscribers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Making Onigiri at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned cook or just starting out, making onigiri at home is simple and fun. Here are three easy recipes to try:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Basic Onigiri<br \/>\n<\/strong>The foundation of any great onigiri is perfectly cooked rice. Once you have that, shaping the rice into triangles or rounds and adding your favorite filling is easy. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/classically-built-onigiri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to make basic onigiri here.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"2 white onigiri with seaweed on the blue and white plate\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Classically-Built-Onigiri_1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spam Musubi<br \/>\n<\/strong>For a Hawaiian twist on onigiri, try making Spam musubi. It&#8217;s a fun combination of Japanese rice balls and Spam slices.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/spam-musubi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Check out the full recipe here.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Spam musubi on a white plate\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spam-Musubi_1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Onigirazu (Rice Sandwich)<br \/>\n<\/strong>If shaping onigiri feels difficult, you can always try <strong>Onigirazu!<\/strong> It\u2019s a rice sandwich that\u2019s simple to assemble and offers endless possibilities for fillings. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/onigirazu-rice-sandwich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the recipe here.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"4 onigirazu on the plate\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich_1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Try These Unique Onigiri Fillings<\/h2>\n<p>Feeling adventurous and looking for something different? Here are some unique onigiri filling combinations to inspire you:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25cf\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202fTuna, Mayo, and Kimchi:<\/strong> A fusion of creamy and spicy flavors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"3 onigiri on a wood tray next to a rice cooker and 2 cold ice green tea\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_Tuna-Mayo-Kimchi-for-SNS-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u202f\u202f<strong>\u202f\u202f\u202fMushroom and Miso:<\/strong> Earthy mushrooms combined with rich miso paste for a hearty bite.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"3 Mushroom miso onigiri on a wooden plate next to black rice cooker and hot green tea\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_Shiitake-Miso-for-SNS-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25cf\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202fChicken Soboro:<\/strong> A protein-packed option with seasoned ground chicken for a delicious onigiri filling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"2 onigiri next to a white ricecooker and hot tea\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Chicken-Soboro-for-SNS-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Join Onigiri Action and Make a Difference!<\/h2>\n<p>Since 2015, Zojirushi America has proudly supported <strong>TABLE FOR TWO USA\u2019s Onigiri Action<\/strong> program. For every photo of an Onigiri shared with the hashtag #OnigiriAction between <strong>October 3 and November 16, 2024<\/strong>, 5 school meals will be donated to children in need.<\/p>\n<p>Want to participate? Simply snap a photo of your onigiri! Share it on Instagram with the hashtag<strong> #OnigiriAction<\/strong>, and tag<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zojirushiamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> @ZojirushiAmerica<\/span><\/strong><\/a> so we can see your creations! You\u2019ll be making a difference, one rice ball at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-300x157.png\" alt=\"Onigiri Action flyer - white and yellow color \" width=\"401\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-1536x802.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EC_sakuraArtboard-58-1-2048x1069.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why Rice Quality Matters: The Secret to Perfect Onigiri<\/h2>\n<p>While the filling is important, the key to truly great onigiri is rice. Similar to sushi, <strong>the quality of the rice<\/strong> makes all the difference. That&#8217;s why a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.zojirushi.com\/collections\/rice-cookers?sort_by=manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zojirushi rice cooker<\/a> <\/span>ensures perfectly cooked rice every time.<\/p>\n<p>Our<strong> Micom rice cookers<\/strong> automate the entire cooking process! It presoaks the rice, adjusts the heat, and steams it to perfection. For even softer rice that stays tender when cooled, our <strong>pressure rice cookers<\/strong> can do it all! It uses advanced IH technology to achieve that perfect texture.<\/p>\n<p>Without perfectly cooked rice, onigiri just wouldn\u2019t be the same. That\u2019s why we recommend using a high-quality rice cooker to bring out the best in your onigiri!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"a cup of uncooked rice and rice cooker in a white background\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Onigirazu-Rice-Sandwich01-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get Involved with Onigiri Action Today!<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to post an onigiri-related photo using <strong>#OnigiriAction<\/strong> between<strong> October 3 and November 16, 2024<\/strong>, to donate 5 school meals to children in need. Don\u2019t forget to tag <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zojirushiamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>@ZojirushiAmerica<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>on Instagram so we can see your delicious creations and support this important cause!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019re introducing one of Japan\u2019s most beloved snacks\u2014onigiri! Enjoy the deliciousness of these rice balls and learn how to make your own at home. &#x1f359;&#x2728; This month, we\u2019re diving into the most popular onigiri fillings and sharing easy at-home recipes. 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