Umeboshi Onigiri (Sour Plum Rice Balls)

[a_boleyn]

Umeboshi are pickled sour ume, a fruit often identified as a plum though it is more closely related to the apricot. They are most commonly eaten with rice which mellows their salty and sour taste. Purple leaved perilla, which colours the ume red, is sometimes added during the salting process. A more modern preparation of umeboshi includes honey to

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[spikesgirl58]

You did a great job, but you have finally posted something I would pass on. I've tried these and just not been able to warm up to them. Sigh...

[a_boleyn]

There are all kinds of fillings. Maybe one of them would be more appealing. :)

[spikesgirl58]

Quite possibly, but I haven't been so motivated to look yet.