Savory Miso Seaweed Rice Bars
Inspired by Japanese onigiri, these portable rice bars combine nutty sesame, umami-rich miso, and crispy nori for a snack that's salty, savory, and energy-sustaining on the go.
Equipment
- Small pot
- Mixing bowl
- Bamboo mat or foil for shaping
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice cooled
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 3 nori sheets cut into strips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm cooked rice, miso paste, and sesame oil. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Stir in sesame seeds.
- Divide rice mixture into 6 portions. With wet hands, shape each into a compact bar or triangle.
- Wrap each bar with a strip of nori to hold it together.
- Let cool fully before packing or serving.
Notes
Best made with leftover rice from dinner or pre-cooked at home for the trail. Nori keeps the rice bars tidy for snacking on the move. Store in reusable wraps or waxed paper.