Tanjiro's Yaki Onigiri 🍙 from Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc

Ingredients:
-sushi rice

Filling:
-tuna
-mayonnaise
-sriracha
-MSG

For the Glaze:
-1 tbsp miso paste
-1 tbsp mirin
-1 tbsp sake
-1 tsp sugar

Instructions:

Cook the Sushi Rice:
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions or using a rice cooker. Once cooked, let it cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle.

Prepare the Filling:
Mix the tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha (to taste), and a pinch of MSG. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Set aside.

Form the Onigiri:
Wet your hands lightly with water to prevent the rice from sticking. Take a small handful of sushi rice and shape it into a triangle or oval shape (traditional onigiri shapes). Make an indentation in the center of the rice and spoon in a small amount of the tuna filling. Cover the filling with a bit more rice and reshape the onigiri, making sure the filling is enclosed.

Make the Glaze:
In a small pan, combine the miso paste, mirin, sake, and sugar.

Grill the Onigiri:
Preheat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush the onigiri with the miso glaze on both sides. Place the onigiri on the grill pan and cook each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and lightly charred. Brush more glaze on each side while grilling.

Serve:

Once the onigiri are grilled and crispy, remove them from the pan. Optionally, brush a little more miso glaze on top before serving.

UMAI!