Description
Discover how to make a delicious Onigiri-inspired savory-sweet Nori Croissant with this easy recipe. Perfect for a unique and flavorful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar (12 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt (1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (115 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water (60 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil (15 milliliters)
- 2 sheets nori, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cooked sushi rice (50 grams)
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) s soy sauce (10 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds (9 grams)
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the chilled and cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooked sushi rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
- Stir in the nori pieces until evenly distributed.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Cut the dough into triangles using a sharp knife.
- Place a small spoonful of the rice mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the tip, forming a croissant shape.
- Transfer the croissants to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the croissants with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold and cubed for flaky croissants.
- Cut the dough into triangles using a sharp knife for consistent shapes.
- Brush beaten egg on the croissants for a shiny golden finish.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: savory croissant, onigiri-inspired, nori wrap, crispy pastry, Japanese fusion, umami flavor
