Low Carb Grilled Rice Ball (Yaki Onigiri)

Elevate your snack game with these **Low Carb Grilled Rice Balls (Yaki Onigiri)**—a guilt-free twist on a beloved Japanese classic. Made with shirataki rice, these keto-friendly delights deliver the same satisfying texture and flavor as traditional rice balls, but with a fraction of the carbs. Infused with a savory blend of soy sauce, sake, and mirin, and grilled to golden perfection with a subtle sesame aroma, each bite boasts a smoky, umami-packed punch. Topped with scallions and sesame seeds for an added crunch, these onigiri are perfect as a light appetizer, snack, or side dish. Whether served hot off the grill or at room temperature, these low-carb yaki onigiri are a delicious way to enjoy authentic Japanese flavors without compromising your dietary goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Shirataki rice
• 30 milliliters Soy sauce
• 15 milliliters Sake
• 15 milliliters Mirin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Scallions

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shirataki rice thoroughly under cold water, then drain well.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the drained shirataki rice with salt until well combined.

Step 3

Chop the scallions finely and add them to the rice mixture.

Step 4

With wet hands, divide the rice mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them firmly into triangular or round balls.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sake, and mirin to create a basting sauce.

Step 6

Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat and brush it lightly with sesame oil.

Step 7

Place the rice balls on the grill pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until they are firm and lightly crispy.

Step 8

Brush each rice ball with the basting sauce and continue grilling for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.

Step 9

Remove the grilled rice balls from the pan and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(528.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	354.5

Total Fat 24.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3562.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.8mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 270.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 30.4%