Make Three Kid-Friendly Rice Dishes: Onigiri Rice Balls from Japan
Rice is a staple part of the diet in many different countries around the world and there are countless ways that each culture prepares their traditional version. In this activity, we will focus on ways to make rice from three different cultures. Use this activity to open up a discussion with your child about what similarities and differences exist with each dish. What factors might influence the ingredients used for each recipe? (This recipe has been simplified to be kid-friendly.)
Ingredients
Directions
Divide the rice into 4 parts and using your hands form each part into a ball or triangular-ball shape.
If you decide to fill with fish: use your thumb create an indent at the top of the ball. Fill the indent with cooked salmon and then use your fingers to press closed the hole.
Wrap each ball of rice with a strip of nori and then sprinkle with sesame seeds! Serve and enjoy!
For the other recipes in this video, see Make Three Kid-Friendly Rice Dishes: Jambalaya from New Orleans, USA and Make Three Kid-Friendly Rice Dishes: Rice and Beans from Mexico.
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