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6 Easy ONIGIRAZU (Japanese Sushi Sandwich) | Secret Recipes Revealed!

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TL;DR

A complete video guide to making 6 different onigirazu (Japanese rice sandwich wrapped in nori) with full ingredients. Ranges from simple tuna-cucumber to more involved ham katsu and ramen-style with chashu pork. Recipe link: misosoup.site.

Why it matters

Onigirazu is one of the most practical Japanese meal-prep foods — portable, customisable, and filling. These 6 variations cover a wide flavour range from light to hearty.

Key points

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    Onigirazu is easier to make than onigiri — pressed square rather than shaped into a ball

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    6 flavour variations: Tuna & Cucumber, Ramen-Style (chashu pork + boiled egg), Egg & Shio Kombu, Taco Rice (ground beef + avocado), Ham Katsu, Okaka Cheese

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    Each uses 120g short-grain rice and 1 large nori sheet as the base

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    Full recipes and written instructions at misosoup.site

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    Uses accessible common ingredients — no specialist Japanese equipment required