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Yaki Onigiri BBQ
July 16, 2020
My signature dish for a BBQ has always been Yaki Onigiri (grilled rice balls). It's usually...
Postcard from Shanghai: Ci Fan
May 21, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Wrapper's Delight: The Onigiri Edition
August 23, 2013
Not many snacks require instructions, but you'll be left hungry if you don't play by...
Japanify 2-in-1: Miso-Shio-Koji Marinated Duck + Duck Fat-Slathered Yaki Onigiri
May 23, 2013
Duck has always been a bird I've been meaning to explore. Its rich, luscious fat...
Upcoming Event: Yaki-Onigiri for First Friday (OAK)
September 4, 2012
That's right, we be grillin' balls this Friday! Our good friends Koichi, Ryoji and Steven...
Skankynavia: Copenhagen Onigiri (A Tribute to Tokyo)
August 31, 2011
My city has experienced the wettest summer in the recorded weather history of Denmark. Just...
Japanify: Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
August 4, 2011
A step-by-step recipe for Japanese yaki onigiri, or grilled rice balls.
March 28, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9wFSoMiiBQ My colleague Kristen who produces videos for Japan Society’s Youtube channel, asked me if...