Onigiri is a rice ball which was eaten by the Japanese people since about 2,000 years ago.
They are brought to the battle fields by the ancient soldiers as the fast food to charge their energy.
Even in our modern life children bring them in their lunch box and office workers eat Onigiri for lunch.
Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food made from steamed rice formed into the typical triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and usually wrapped with nori(dried seaweed). Stuffed with a a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwitches for lunch.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
We can cook Onigiri without fire and kitchen knife. Therefore, anyone can make Onigiri very easily.
"Onigiri" is a rice ball with some ingredients in it such as "Konbu (kelp)" and "Umeboshi (Salted plum)" for vegan/vegetarian and fish for non-vegetarian/non-vegan.
The shape of Onigiri can be ball or triangle.
Tsubasa Japanese Language School only 2-3 minute walk away from Roppongi subway station. If you walk from Roppongi station toward Tokyo Tower you will find "The earth with wing" sign on your right side. Please, take the elevator and go to the 4th floor.
Let's make 2-3 Onigiri (rice balls). Onigiri is the very popular fast food since 2,000 years ago in Japan. It is easy since we do not use kitchen knife nor fire. You can make Onigiri with seaweed, salted plum, sesame, kelp, etc.
After making Onigiri, let's eat your own Onigiri with everyone for lunch. Onigiri over chatting with others makes them more delicious!
Hideyuki
Hello!
I am Hideyuki Kondo, a Japanese language teacher. I teach Japanese and also introduce various Japanese culture, including Japanese food.
I love cooking and am very happy to share how to cook "Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)".
Let's enjoy together!!
The closest station
Roppongi Station
How to get to the station?
From Roppongi Station: 0mins
Exact location provided after booking.
It costs 3000 per person.
Yes, Onigiri (Rice Balls) Making in the center of Tokyo (Vegetables are available for Vegan/Vegetarian) has a vegetarian option.
Yes, Onigiri (Rice Balls) Making in the center of Tokyo (Vegetables are available for Vegan/Vegetarian) has a vegan option.
Up to 5 people can join Hideyuki's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 1 hours.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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