Delectable Japanese Vegetarian Mushroom Onigiri – A Perfect Bite of Umami

Allergens

None

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi Rice
• 1 cup Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tbsp Mirin
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• To taste Ground Black Pepper
• 3 Sheets Nori Seaweed, cut into rectangles

Instructions

1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. In a pan over medium heat, sauté sliced shiitake mushrooms in sesame oil until tender.
3. Add soy sauce, mirin, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to the mushrooms and cook for 2 3 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly.
4. Divide the cooked rice into 4 portions. Shape each portion into a triangle and press it gently between wet hands to form an onigiri.
5. Spoon the seasoned mushrooms onto two of the onigiris, then wrap each with a sheet of nori seaweed.
6. Plate the onigiri pairs, garnishing with additional shiitake mushrooms and sliced green onions.

Chef’s Insight

To emphasize the umami flavor, use a high-quality soy sauce and sushi rice.

Notes

Feel free to add additional seasoning to the rice or mushrooms to suit your taste preferences.