Ohagi Sweet Onigiri Recipe
Ohagi is the sweet variant of onigiri rice balls, a delicious snack you can make if you want something different. It can be a hassle to make, so I'll make it as simple as possible for you.
Servings 4 people
Cost $4
Ingredients
For the onigiri rice balls
- 2½ cups mocha gome glutinous rice
- ½ cup Japanese sushi rice
- 3 cups water
For the sweet toppings
- ¾ lb anko (sweet azuki bean paste)
- ½ cup walnuts crushed
- 5½ tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup kinako (soybean powder)
Instructions
Preparing the rice
- Put the 2 types of rice in a bowl and then wash using cold water.
- Drain your rice using a colander and then set it aside for 30 minutes.
Preparing the sweet onigiri toppings
- Make a bowl for 4 different toppings each:¾ lb anko (sweet azuki bean paste)½ cup crushed walnuts and 2 tbsp sugar (ground together)3 tbsp black sesame seed and 1 ½ tbsp sugar (ground together)1/3 cup kinako (soybean powder) and 2 tbsp sugar (mixed)
Cooking the rice
- Place your rice in a rice cooker, and then add 3 cups of water. Allow the rice to soak for around 30 minutes, and then start your cooker.
- Once your rice is cooked, allow it to steam for an additional 15 minutes.
- Use a wooden pestle or spoon to mash your rice until it’s sticky. This can be pretty tough so be prepared to do some hard manual labor.
- Wet your hands using water, and then mold your rice into oval balls.
- Use your different toppings to roll the balls through and cover them completely. Then serve.
