My Teriyaki Salmon recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I’ve received nice compliments from many readers since I published the recipe in 2013 (thank you♥). Today I want to suggest an easy recipe that you can make with teriyaki salmon. Whether it’s leftover pieces or an extra fillet you made, this Teriyaki Salmon Onigirazu (照り焼きサーモンおにぎらず) is great for your work/school lunch the next day!
What is Onigirazu?
Onigirazu is a rice ball (onigiri or omusubi in Japanese) that is not formed into the traditional round or triangle shape. It is usually a square or rectangular shape. You “sandwich” the fillings with steamed rice just like how you would make a sandwich with 2 pieces of bread. Unlike traditional ongiri or omusubi, you can put more fillings inside onigirazu than traditional rice balls as the shape is square. You can also spread the fillings just like how you lay them out for a sandwich. You wrap the rice sandwich with a sheet of nori and cut it in half to serve or pack in your lunch box. If you want to learn more about onigirazu and its origin/history, please read this post.
Onigirazu Mold
Many of you have asked me about my wooden onigirazu mold. This beautiful mold was a gift from Mark, a JOC reader from Oregon. He handcrafted this mold with Port Orford cedar and there is not a single nail used in this mold! For those of you who are interested in this mold, check out his Etsy page!
Authentic Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
Today’s filling for the onigirazu is Teriyaki Salmon (照り焼きサーモン). My recipe is different from the majority of “teriyaki salmon” recipes you find on the web. Most (non-Japanese) salmon teriyaki recipes you find will require oven baking, but you can make my recipe with simple pan frying. My method is definitely not unique; it’s simply how the typical home cooks prepare teriyaki salmon in Japan. You’ll need just 15 minutes to prepare this recipe and I hope you will give it a try if you haven’t. Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram.
