Wrapped Onigiri Topped With Cheese! Recipe

Name: Wrapped Onigiri Topped With Cheese!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Thinly sliced pork belly; 350 grams Plain cooked rice; 5 Shiso leaves; 2 tbsp White toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mentsuyu; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Mirin; 6 slice Sliced cheese; 1 Parsley

Servings: persons

1
Shred the shiso leaves finely, and put them into a bowl of water.
2
Mix the tightly squeezed out shredded shiso and toasted white sesame seeds into the freshly cooked rice.
3
Divide the rice into 6 portions and form into balls.
4
I used thinly sliced pork belly.
5
Wrap a slice around a rice ball.
6
I wrapped another slice around it, turning the rice ball 90 degrees.
7
Please use as many slices of meat as you want.
8
I made 6.
9
Pan fry the meat wrapped rice balls, starting with the seam sides down.
10
When the meat is browned, turn the rice balls over.
11
Cook them on the ends too.
12
When they are browned all over.
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Wipe the fat out of the frying pan with paper towels!
14
Add the ingredients.
15
It will sizzle!
16
Don't burn yourself!
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Simmer to reduce the sauce!
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Don't burn it!
19
This sauce is so yummy!
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Top with sliced cheese..
21
Microwave the cheese topped rice balls for a short amount of time.
22
When the cheese melts they're done!
23
Sprinkle with some dried parsley or something.
24
Dig in!

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Thinly sliced pork belly, 350 grams Plain cooked rice, 5 Shiso leaves, 2 tbsp White toasted sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Wrapped Onigiri Topped With Cheese! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wrapped Onigiri Topped With Cheese!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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