Onigiri is one of the most familiar everyday foods in Japan. It is often translated as a Japanese rice ball, but that phrase only describes its shape. Onigiri is more than rice pressed into a triangle or round form. It is a way of making rice portable, practical, and easy to eat with one hand. You can find onigiri in lunch boxes, convenience stores, train stations, school trips, family kitchens, and even emergency food supplies. It can be homemade and personal, or wrapped in plastic and bought quickly on the way to work. The dish is simple: cooked ...
