Corn Bean Salsa Onigiri

Description

This vegetarian onigiri uses a thick salsa-bean filling so the rice stays intact and portable.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 3/4 cup black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup roasted corn
• 2 tbsp thick salsa
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Nori strips

Preparation

1. Mash black beans lightly with salsa and cumin.
2. Fold in roasted corn and cilantro.
3. Keep filling thick to avoid leaking.
4. Shape rice around 1 tbsp filling.

Assembly

1. Form rice triangles with damp salted hands.
2. Wrap with nori for grip.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with avocado slices.
• Add pickled jalapenos for heat.

Notes or Variations

• Mix in queso fresco if not vegan.
• Add a dash of soy sauce for more umami.