Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A favorite at izakaya restaurants, Yaki Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are pan-grilled and glazed in savory soy sauce. With a crispy crust on the outside and tender rice on the inside, these rice balls are simply irresistible and easy to make at home!
RECIPE & INGREDIENTS: justonecookbook.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-ball
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Make steamed rice
0:46 – Season the rice
1:13 – Shape rice balls into a triangle shape
1:41 – Use a onigiri mold to make rice balls
2:12 – Set up the grilling station
2:17 – Make the graze
2:24 – Grill rice balls
2:48 – Serve
3:02 – Outro
🎙️ Voiceover: Me 🙋🏻♀️
🎥 Filming and Editing: Jason (instagram.com/xninjason/)
Let's cook EASY + AUTHENTIC Japanese recipes at home!
Konnichiwa! I'm Nami, the creator of the Just One Cookbook website and cooking blog. I am glad that you are here with me. Here and on JustOneCookbook.com, you can find over 1,200 recipes, cooking tips, step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and shopping guides focused on Japanese cuisine.
I'm a native Japanese, born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, and now live in San Francisco, California, with my husband Mr. JOC, two high school kids, and a dog named Miso. I also wrote three Japanese cookbooks, where I share popular recipes like Oyakodon, Tamagoyaki, Chawanmushi, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Mochi Ice Cream, Gyoza, Ramen, and more!
A favorite at izakaya restaurants, Yaki Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are pan-grilled and glazed in savory soy sauce. With a crispy crust on the outside and tender rice on the inside, these rice balls are simply irresistible and easy to make at home!
RECIPE & INGREDIENTS: justonecookbook.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-ball
MORE RECIPES
How to Cook Rice on the Stovetop: justonecookbook.com/how-to-cook-rice
youtube.com/watch?v=xjkottdHL_k&list=PLKd5kbO3-K91ZkDy0ur3TYYwJKrEbViUI
youtube.com/watch?v=TbB1lqdrlkc&list=PLKd5kbO3-K91WAD9wdgmfccb_67l5nzsX
🔪MY FAVORITES (always in my kitchen!) [affiliate]
►JOC Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/justonecookbook
►ALL KITCHEN TOOLS: amzn.to/4aRCa1Z
▷Japanese knife: kikuichi.net
▷Cutting board: amzn.to/48NyLzl
▷Flat whisk: amzn.to/3Hi0wUZ
▷Garlic press: amzn.to/3NXiPTj
►ALL JAPANESE TOOLS: amzn.to/3TTMfWm
▷Tamagoyaki Pan: amzn.to/47sJf6p
▷Japanese Grator: amzn.to/48q4DKO (I use 6")
▷Yukihira Nabe Saucepans: amzn.to/48LEHsU
▷Miso Muddler: amzn.to/48SM3LD
►ALL COOKWARE: amzn.to/3NU99sG
▷Carbon Steel Fry Pans: amzn.to/41OgC2k (I use 10", 11")
▷Dutch Oven by Staub: amzn.to/3vmH7zA (I use 2.75 and 5.5 QT)
►ALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES: amzn.to/3Sa8cyU
▷Rice cooker: amzn.to/48Lxyst
▷Instant Pot: amzn.to/47qIESD
▷Stand Mixer: amzn.to/3TTllhd
►ALL JAPANESE INGREDIENTS: amzn.to/47v1PKW
▷Dashi packet: amzn.to/3tCJMoz
▷Miso: amzn.to/4aPOcsU
►MY COOKBOOK Vol 1: amzn.to/3vloz2I
►MY COOKBOOK Vol 2: amzn.to/47y800N
►MY COOKBOOK Vol 3: amzn.to/3tzTFU0
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Make steamed rice
0:46 – Season the rice
1:13 – Shape rice balls into a triangle shape
1:41 – Use a onigiri mold to make rice balls
2:12 – Set up the grilling station
2:17 – Make the graze
2:24 – Grill rice balls
2:48 – Serve
3:02 – Outro
🎙️ Voiceover: Me 🙋🏻♀️
🎥 Filming and Editing: Jason (instagram.com/xninjason/)
Let's cook EASY + AUTHENTIC Japanese recipes at home!
Konnichiwa! I'm Nami, the creator of the Just One Cookbook website and cooking blog. I am glad that you are here with me. Here and on JustOneCookbook.com, you can find over 1,200 recipes, cooking tips, step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and shopping guides focused on Japanese cuisine.
I'm a native Japanese, born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, and now live in San Francisco, California, with my husband Mr. JOC, two high school kids, and a dog named Miso. I also wrote three Japanese cookbooks, where I share popular recipes like Oyakodon, Tamagoyaki, Chawanmushi, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Mochi Ice Cream, Gyoza, Ramen, and more!
