Let's Make Onigiri!- Delicious and Kawaii Japanese Rice Balls
In this class, students learn about Japanese rice and how to cook traditional and kawaii (cute) onigiri (rice balls), a popular and healthy Japanese comfort food, using ingredients from your local supermarket. This class introduces Japanese cooking, culture and nutrition information.
Wa-Shokuiku
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(182)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you want to learn how to make creative onigiri? Join us for delicious onigiri making session -- Japanese rice balls. Traditional nori-wrapped onigiri Rice balls stuffed with a delicious tuna filling Cute character onigiri We will also demonstrate how to make the yummy Japanese rice sprinkles called furikake, made with roasted nori, sesame seeds and seasonings. Furikake can add some delicious flavors to your rice and onigiri! Have fun as we show you how to Shake! Shake! Shake! and shape the perfect rice ball with 2 bowls. Works like magic! Our class includes a10 minute fun, engaging presentation on rice, the primary staple food of the Japanese food culture, with a nutrition component. After the presentation students cook along with the sensei (teacher).
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Our instructor will demonstrate how to make a dish during the class and students can try doing the recipe along with the instructor, with appropriate supervision if necessary. We will provide recipes and ingredient options. If cooking with a stove is required, students with adult supervision can complete the cooking either during the class or after the class has ended.
Supply List
[Materials] scissor, 2 small custard cups or rice bowls, plastic wrap [Ingredients] FOR RICE BALLS - ONIGIRI: 2 cups cooked Japanese short grain rice* (Approximately 1 cup uncooked short or medium grain rice. Please cook rice before class and keep it warm. See recipe available upon enrollment) 1 sheet roasted seaweed (nori) 1/4 cup fresh, frozen or canned corn 1/4 cup fresh, frozen or canned peas or edamame 1 teaspoon salt 1 5 ounce can tuna 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon soy sauce **Optional** 1 slice of ham, 1 slice of cheddar cheese RICE SPRINKLES - FURIKAKE: 1 sheet of roasted seaweed 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar **Optional**1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds *Product example -Nishiki Rice: https://www.instacart.com/store/items/item_63784004
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
182reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Please be sure to let us know of any food allergies. You are choosing the food for your children so please be aware that you can make substitutes where appropriate.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 315 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
5-16 learners per class
