Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?

Yes, short-grain white rice or sushi rice will work and tend to be stickier, which might make shaping easier. If you use white rice, reduce water added because it’s naturally moister.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prepare the matcha rice and filling in advance, but decorate only just before serving to preserve crispness of nori. Fully assembled onigiri are best consumed within a few hours.

Will matcha make the rice taste bitter?

Not if you use a light hand (¼ tsp) and avoid overheating. The slight vegetal flavor complements the tang from rice vinegar and savoriness from olive oil.

How do I keep the nori from getting soggy?

Avoid moisture contact: Decorate at serving time Store the onigiri wrapped tightly but separately from decor Use thicker, crisp nori sheets rather than delicate ones

Any vegetarian / vegan considerations?

Matcha Halloween Onigiri recipe is naturally plant-based and vegan . All ingredients matcha, brown rice, walnuts, olives, goji berries, parsley, nori are vegan-friendly.

Matcha Halloween Onigiri Recipe, Spooky Green Rice Balls

Matcha Halloween Onigiri: A Whimsical Green Monster Snack

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Spooky green onigiri rice balls with monster faces using matcha, nori, olives, goji berries, and walnuts.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1–2 onigiri balls 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion / Halloween

Ingredients

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0.5 cup cooked brown rice
1 tsp rice vinegar
0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 tsp matcha powder
1 pinch sea salt
2 tbsp water (for adjusting consistency)
4 pitted black olives
1 crushed walnut
6 goji berries
2 fresh parsley leaves
0.125 nori sheet

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, matcha powder, and a pinch of sea salt to create a dressing.
Stir in the cooked brown rice until fully coated. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the rice is sticky enough to hold its shape.
Lay a sheet of cling wrap on your work surface and spread the matcha rice in an even layer.
Place 3 pitted olives, the crushed walnut, 5 goji berries, and parsley leaves in the center. Use the cling wrap to tightly gather the rice around the filling, forming a compact ball.”
From the nori sheet, cut a zigzag pattern for hair and thin strips for a stitched mouth.
Slice the last olive into rings for eyes. Stuff small pieces of the last goji berry into the center of the olive rings to create pupils.
Gently press the nori hair, mouth, and olive‐goji eyes onto the rice ball to bring your monster to life. Re-wrap briefly in cling wrap to help the decorations adhere.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 onigiri
Calories: 120–160
Sodium: Moderate
Fat: 3–5 g
Carbohydrates: 22–28 g
Fiber: 2–3 g
Protein: 3–5 g

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