Spicy Kani Onigiri (Imitation Crab Onigiri)

Name: Spicy Kani Onigiri (Imitation Crab Onigiri)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sushi rice; 3 imitation crab sticks; 1 1/2 tbsp Japanese mayo; 1 tbsp sriracha; roasted seaweed; 1 onigiri mold (optional)

Kani onigiri is a simple Japanese rice ball filled with creamy imitation crab and wrapped in savory nori. It’s easy to make, satisfying, and perfect for a quick snack, lunch, or grab-and-go meal.

By MealSummitOctober 26, 2026Be the first to rate

Prep: 10 min
Cook: No cooking
Total: 10 min
Serves: 1
Per serving: 292 kcal

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In a bowl, mix the imitation crab sticks with mayo and siracha.
If using an onigiri mold, cover the bottom half with rice and make space in the middle for the kani.
Add in the filling, add more rice on top and use the top part of the mold and press down.
Lay out the seaweed sheet.
Remove the top part of the mold, flip it over onto the seaweed sheet, and tap gently to release the onigiri.
Wrap the seaweed sheet.

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