Cranberry Cherry Blossom Rice Ball
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Cranberry Cherry Blossom Rice Ball

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Cranberry Cherry Blossom Rice Ball

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • glutinous rice 50g
  • rice 50g
The aromatics
  • American cranberries 50g
  • cheese 28g (1 slice)
  • nori seaweed 1 sheet
The sauce & seasonings
  • lemon 1 tbsp juice
  • cherry blossom powder 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare all the materials.
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Step 2
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.
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Step 3
Step 3
Put the American cranberries into a food processor with a small amount of water and sugar, and blend until semi-smooth.
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Step 4
Step 4
Place the juice in a non-stick pan and stir-fry until dry. This process is time-consuming, but be patient.
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Step 5
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.
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Step 6
Step 6
Once the rice has cooled to a warm or near room temperature, you can start shaping the rice balls.
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Step 7
Step 7
Place a plastic wrap at the bottom, put the cranberry sauce and cheese slices in the middle of the rice, and shape into a triangle.
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Step 8
Step 8
Wrap with a sheet of nori seaweed, and place in the oven or microwave for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.

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