Onigiri (おにぎり): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Onigiri (おにぎり) is a Japanese food classified as Japanese rice dish, finger food, rice ball. Ingredients listed for it include Oryza sativa japonica, chum salmon, katsuobushi, kombu, mayonnaise.
| Name in Japanese | おにぎり |
|---|---|
| Type | Japanese rice dish, finger food, rice ball |
| Main ingredients | Oryza sativa japonica, chum salmon, katsuobushi, kombu, mayonnaise, nori, rice, table salt |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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Read the Japan Town plan →Ordering and asking about it in Japan
- Showing the Japanese name (おにぎり) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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