Onigiri with cucumber
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Below I'll tell you more,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all 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 the lowest setting and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on. Then cover the pot with a clean towel and place the lid on top; let stand for another 15 minutes. Let the rice cool slightly, add rice vinegar, salt, and sugar, and mix.
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Step 3
Cut the cucumbers into sticks, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Then drain the liquid that has formed and squeeze the cucumbers thoroughly.
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Step 4
Dress the cucumber filling with sesame oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Add finely chopped dill. Mix everything together.
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Step 5
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 6
Then add the cucumber filling.
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Step 7
Cover it with rice. Press down with the second half of the mold. Then remove from the mold.
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Step 8
Cut the nori sheet into rectangular strips and wrap the onigiri.
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Step 9
Onigiri with cucumber are ready — enjoy your meal!