The global rise of the humble onigiri

[thomas]

The Guardian on the global triumph of Japan's most popular lunchtime bento. I never knew they had become an everyday staple overseas:

Now the humble dish is making its mark overseas, in Britain, Germany, Australia, the US and parts of Asia – a trend reflected in Japanese rice exports, which rose from 4,516 tonnes in 2014 to 28,928 tonnes in 2022, according to the agriculture ministry.

Japan’s humble onigiri takes over lunchtimes around the world

For decades nori-wrapped rice dish was mainly a snack eaten at home or in a bento, but now it has come into its own

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[Mikawa Ossan]

Mmmm...onigiri....

Easy Onigiri

Recipe with step-by-step photos. Tuna Onigiri are a tasty and nutritious snack made with sushi rice, filled with a delicious tuna mayo filling, and wrapped in crispy seaweed.

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