Onigirazu: Japanese Rice Sandwich

Ingredients

Nori seaweed sheets

4 sheets

Sushi rice

2 cups, cooked and seasoned

Protein (grilled chicken, smoked salmon, or tofu)

1 cup, cooked and sliced

Vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, avocado, etc.)

1 cup, sliced

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Wasabi

1 teaspoon

Pickled ginger

to serve

Instructions

1. Prepare sushi rice according to package instructions, seasoning it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow it to cool.
2. Place a sheet of nori on a clean surface, shiny side down.
3. Spread a layer of sushi rice evenly on the nori, leaving a small border (about 1 inch) around the edges.
4. Layer your choice of protein over the rice, followed by a selection of vegetables.
5. Drizzle soy sauce and add a small amount of wasabi over the filling for extra flavor.
6. Carefully fold the corners of the nori sheet towards the center, covering the filling completely.
7. Wrap the onigirazu tightly in plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes to help it hold its shape.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional onigirazu.
9. Slice each onigirazu in half and serve with pickled ginger on the side.