Onigiri with Korean Carrots
Description
It’s perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. I’ll share more details below. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Cover with clean water, bring to a boil, and stir. Reduce the heat to a minimum and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on. Then cover the pot with a clean towel and the lid on top, and let sit for another 15 minutes. Allow the rice to cool slightly, add rice vinegar, salt, and sugar, and stir.
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Step 3
Cut the Korean-style carrots with a knife so they are not so long. If needed, cut the smoked tofu into small sticks as well.
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Step 4
Wet your hands and the onigiri mold with water. Fill the mold halfway, making an indentation for the filling. Place a little cream cheese in the center.
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Step 5
Then add smoked tofu and Korean-style carrots.
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Step 6
Cover it with rice. Press down with the second half of the mold. Then remove from the mold.
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Step 7
Cut the nori sheet into rectangular strips and wrap the onigiri.
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Step 8
Onigiri with Korean carrot are ready, bon appetit!