Cuisine

Japanese Pilaf and Rice Dishes

Olena Vasylchuk Updated 03.11.2026

25 Japanese recipes for the home kitchen: reliable ratios, honest timings and clear step-by-step guidance.

Salmon Onigiri

Salmon onigiri with baked salted salmon and sesame: how to cook Japanese rice, season it and shape triangles that hold together. Perfect for lunch boxes.

Hands-on time: 55 min plus waiting time: +40 min Difficulty: Medium

Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Sushi Rice
Hands-on time: 32 min plus waiting time: +40 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Cucumber Maki Rolls
Hands-on time: 30 min Difficulty: Easy
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
California Rolls
Hands-on time: 40 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Philadelphia Rolls
Hands-on time: 40 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Baked Sushi Rolls
Hands-on time: 1 h Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Spicy Salmon Rolls
Hands-on time: 35 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Ebi Nigiri
Hands-on time: 30 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Temaki Hand Rolls
Hands-on time: 25 min Difficulty: Easy
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Dragon Rolls
Hands-on time: 50 min Difficulty: Challenging
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Chirashi Sushi Bowl
Hands-on time: 30 min Difficulty: Easy
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Inari Sushi
Hands-on time: 35 min plus waiting time: +10 min Difficulty: Medium
Pilaf and Rice Dishes
Futomaki
Hands-on time: 55 min Difficulty: Challenging