There's not a lunch box, birthday party, or afternoon snack that isn't made more delicious and fun with onigiri! These bite-size balls of rice can be made with favourite and nutritious ingredients, and are easily shaped and decorated to make animals, flowers and more. This book features more than 30 recipes for flavourful onigiri with a range of fillings as well as master recipes for cooking rice, plus extras to round out the meal: a miso soup to float the rice balls in, perfect soft eggs to wrap in rice, and pickled ginger to serve on the side. More than 20 colour photographs inspire new creations and teach kids and adults alike to make these creative treats.
This is a small, gifty guide to making onigiri, the classic Japanese rice ball. It makes accessible one of Japan's favorite fast foods for a Western audience, both adults and children alike. With a mixture of traditional and whimsical designs, this book delights with fun content and cute photos while teaching readers of all ages and skill levels to craft yummy onigiri for lunchboxes, parties, and everyday snacking.
