These Deep-Fried Shrimp Onigiri are a fun twist on traditional Japanese rice balls. Crispy on the outside and filled with juicy shrimp and fluffy rice on the inside, these onigiri are the perfect snack or meal.

Quick Info

⏱️ 50 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 90%

Nutrition

308 cal • 10g protein • 61g carbs • 2g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Snacks] • [Pescatarian] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour, divided
• ½ cup cold water
• 8 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Oil, for frying
• ¾ cup dashi
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup mirin
• 2½ cups rice, cooked, to serve
• Salt, to taste
• 1 roasted seaweed strip, cut into 8 equal pieces

Instructions Preview

1. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Add ½ cup (…
2. Add the remaining flour to a shallow dish….
3. Heat the oil in a large pot until it reach…

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Recipe by: Yui Takahashi • From: Tasty International: Tasty Japan