Cranberry Cherry Blossom Rice Ball

Name: Cranberry Cherry Blossom Rice Ball
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: rice; glutinous rice; American cranberries; lemon; cherry blossom powder; cheese; nori seaweed

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

500 kcal

Calories

12g

Protein

70g

Carbohydrates

Fat

Recipe Main Course

This delightful Cranberry Cheese Onigiri combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a unique twist on traditional rice balls. A blend of rice and glutinous rice creates the perfect sticky texture, while homemade cranberry sauce—made by blending fresh American cranberries with sugar—adds a vibrant, fruity kick. The rice is infused with bright lemon juice and floral cherry blossom powder, eliminating the need for vinegar and enhancing freshness. Melted cheese wrapped in nori seaweed adds a creamy, umami-rich finish. Shaped into triangles and lightly heated, these onigiri are a delicious balance of sweet, tart, and savory. Perfect for a quick snack or lunchbox treat, this recipe stands out with its homemade cranberry sauce and creative flavor pairing. Follow the American Cranberry Association for more fresh cranberry inspiration!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare all the materials.

Step 2

Rinse the rice and glutinous rice, then put them into the rice cooker. Add water to a height of one finger joint above the rice. Press the start button to cook the rice.

Step 3

Put the American cranberries into a food processor with a small amount of water and sugar, and blend until semi-smooth.

Step 4

Place the juice in a non-stick pan and stir-fry until dry. This process is time-consuming, but be patient.

Step 5

After the rice is cooked, mix in lemon juice and cherry blossom powder while it is still warm. No vinegar is added here because the cherry blossom powder and lemon juice, along with the cranberry sauce, bring out a fresher taste.