Cultural background
Popular as a lunchbox or picnic food because it can be easily carried.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Cook the rice until it's fluffy and prepare it.
- 2Add sesame oil and salt to the rice and mix thoroughly.
- 3Prepare the fillings and mix them with the rice or place them inside the rice.
- 4Shape the rice into a fist-sized portion using your hands.
- 5Wrap it with seaweed to finish.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Vegetarian options available depending on fillings.
How to order
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