Edamame onigiri is a simple yet satisfying rice ball with a pop of texture and light saltiness.
The bright green soybeans add a fresh, colorful touch to the rice.Delicious on its own or wrapped in nori—perfect for breakfast or lunchboxes.It’s completely plant-based, so it’s great for vegan-friendly meals too.
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Ingredients
- Cooked rice: 2 bowls
- Frozen edamame: About 50g (shelled)
- Salted kombu (shio kombu): 2–3 teaspoons
If you don’t have this you can use konbu and salt - Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- White sesame seeds: 3 teaspoons
Instructions
- Defrost the frozen edamame according to the package instructions and remove the beans from the pods.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, edamame, salted kombu, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Wet your hands lightly with water and sprinkle a little salt (optional). Shape the rice mixture into balls.
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Point
- Boil edamame with salt to bring out flavor and keep the bright green color.
- Let the rice cool slightly before shaping to make it easier to handle.
- Gently fold in the edamame to keep the beans whole and the texture nice.
- Wrap with nori just before eating to keep it crisp.
