It's a godsend to have these! 10 delicious frozen rice ball recipes that are "useful when you're busy" [with lots of tips]

It's so hot every day that I don't even feel like standing in the kitchen.

However, for the sake of my health and my wallet, I would like to cook my own meals as much as possible.

So this time, we'll introduce you to some frozen rice ball recipes that are easy to get nutrition from, save you time every day, and also help you save money.

How to freeze and store onigiri rice balls to keep them tasty!

First, let's look at how to freeze onigiri to keep them delicious.

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Tip 1: Wrap freshly cooked rice in plastic wrap

By wrapping freshly cooked rice in plastic wrap, you can maintain the optimum moisture level and aroma of freshly cooked rice!

Rice that has been kept warm in a rice cooker or stored in the refrigerator will lose its flavor due to drying and starch aging. Wrapping freshly cooked rice is the key.

Tip 2: Once cooled, place in a ziplock freezer bag and freeze

Once cooled, place in a ziplock freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, zip it up and freeze.

By wrapping it in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer bag, you can keep the moisture, flavor, and aroma from escaping!

Point 3: Make it into an evenly-spaced "zabuton" shape

We recommend making the onigiri into a thin, evenly-spaced square shape, roughly about 7cm square and 2cm thick.

Not only does it heat evenly when defrosting, but it also fits compactly in the freezer.

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From here on, we will introduce 10 "Frozen Rice Ball Recipes" supervised by Marie Wakana, a time-saving cooking researcher and cooking influencer (with 590,000 social media followers!), and Takeshi Nishikawa, also known as the "Frozen Prince," who has sold over 190,000 copies of his books and is active in a wide range of media outlets!

All of them are easy to make. Just mix all the ingredients together, wrap the rice tightly in plastic wrap from all sides, being careful not to crush the rice, and once it has cooled down, place it in a ziplock freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze.

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When ready to eat, remove the plastic wrap, place the frozen rice balls on a heat-resistant plate, loosely cover the plate with plastic wrap and heat (heating times are indicated in each recipe). After heating, leave the rice balls as is for 1-2 minutes to eliminate uneven temperatures and to make them warm enough to hold in your hand. If you like, you can wrap them in seaweed or other materials before eating.

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[Supervised by time-saving cooking expert Marie Wakana] 7 frozen rice ball recipes

1: Salmon flake rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Salmon flakes (commercially available)...30g
Green shiso (sliced)・・・4 pieces
Roasted white sesame seeds... appropriate amount

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds per piece.

2: Omelet-style rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Minced chicken (commercially available)・・・30g
Fried egg...1 egg
Pizza cheese・・・10g
Ketchup...1 tablespoon

※How to make scrambled eggs
Put the eggs in a heat-resistant container and beat well, then add a little salt, a little sugar (to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon of mayonnaise and mix. Heat without a lid in a microwave at 500W for about 40 to 50 seconds, and stir well with a few chopsticks.

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 3 minutes per piece.

3: Tempura scraps and green vegetable rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Tenkasu (tempura flakes)・・・2 tablespoons
Green vegetable furikake (commercially available) ... 2 teaspoons

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes per piece.

4. Shirasu and Cheese Rice Balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Dried whitebait・・・30g
Pizza cheese・・・10g
Spring onion (finely chopped)...2 tablespoons

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds per piece.

5: Bonito flakes and cheese rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Powdered cheese... 1 tablespoon
Dried bonito flakes・・・3g
Soy sauce...2 teaspoons

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 10 seconds per piece.

6: Sugar and soy sauce rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Sugar... 4 teaspoons
Soy sauce...2 teaspoons

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes per piece.

7: Plum and shiso rice ball

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Ume flesh (7% salt content)・・・20g
Green shiso (sliced)・・・4 pieces
Roasted white sesame seeds・・・2/3 teaspoon

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 20 seconds per piece.

[Supervised by Frozen Prince Takeshi Nishikawa] 3 Frozen Rice Ball Recipes

1: Rice balls with condiments and miso

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
1 piece of Japanese ginger (cut into 4 lengthwise and finely chopped) (approximately 20g)
Shiso leaves (cut into thin strips of about 3 mm) - 5 pieces
Miso...2 teaspoons (10g)
Dried small sardines・・・10g

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 20 seconds per piece.

2: Crabstick and spring onion rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Crab sticks (cut into 5mm pieces)・・・30g
Green onion (finely chopped)・・・20g
Soy sauce...1 teaspoon

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 40 seconds per piece.

3: Nametake mushroom and pickled Nozawana rice balls

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Ingredients (for 2 pieces)
Rice・・・200g
Nametake mushroom・・・30g
Pickled Nozawana...15g
Roasted sesame seeds...1 teaspoon

<Guideline for heating before eating>

Microwave at 500W for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds per piece.

If you make it in bulk, all you have to do is heat it up when you're ready to eat, so it's easy. Please try making it in a variety of flavors. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)
*This article contains information current at the time of publication.

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