Got Rice and Tuna? Make Onigiri For An Easy Japanese Lunch (Under $1)

Get My New Book: 'The Art of Japanese Cooking' from me and my grandma. 👉 https://frugaljapan.shop/ Easy to make Japanese recipes that your family will enjoy :) ------------------------------------------------------ I’m making three easy onigiri lunches with rice and pantry-friendly fillings—all for under $1 each. These Japanese rice balls are filling, portable, and easy to enjoy without a plate or microwave. I’ll show you how to choose and cook the right rice, make spicy tuna filling, and shape onigiri with a mold or by hand. I’ll also prepare Spam and egg, keep the nori crisp until lunchtime, and pan-grill yaki onigiri until golden. 0:00 - Why Onigiri Make an Easy Lunch 1:36 - Choose the Right Rice 3:19 - Measure, Rinse, and Cook Rice 6:38 - Make Spicy Tuna Filling 9:16 - Rest the Rice Before Shaping 10:31 - Shape a Tuna Onigiri with a Mold 15:45 - Prepare Spam and Egg 20:24 - Shape Mixed Onigiri with Wrap 22:21 - Keep Nori Crisp for Lunch 23:59 - Make Yaki Onigiri Glaze 25:23 - Shape Onigiri by Hand 28:42 - Pan-Grill Until Golden #SweetPotato #japanesefood