ORINIGIRI Workshop 14: Craft ‘n’ Cook; Let’s Make Sweet Onigiri

Traditional Japanese sweets, also known as “wagashi” are still popular today in Japan. In this workshop, we will be combining wagashi and onigiri to make a new version of onigiri: Sweet Onigiri! We will make three different flavors using matcha, cherry-blossom powder and strawberries. Experience and immerse yourself in Japanese vibes by also creating your very own onigiri box using washi (Japanese paper).

Ingredients

• Rice
• Sweet red bean filling
• Matcha
• Cherry blossom powder
• Strawberries

What you will be doing in this workshop:

• Learn the history of wagashi
• Decorate your onigiri box using washi (Japanese paper)
• Make Sweet Onigiri using ORINIGIRI paper.
• Enjoy eating your onigiri and chatting with friends!

What is “ORINIGIRI”?

ORINIGIRI is a new type of art (and way of eating!) that combines the fun features of “Origami” and “Onigiri (Rice balls).” It’s easy to make and guests who participate in this workshop can enjoy the great and interesting onigiri experience!

Previous Workshops

• ORINIGIRI Workshop 1: A Combination of Origami and Onigiri
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 2: Let’s Enjoy Creating and Cooking ORINIGIRI
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 3: Discover the Real Taste of Rice by Making ORINIGIRI!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 4: Adopt a Japanese home-style meal to put on your table!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 5: Let’s make KAWAII (CUTE) “ORINIGIRI”!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 6: Much Mochi to Munch on!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 7: Create Your Own USA Version “ORINIGIRI!”
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 8: Let’s try making a photogenic “BENTO” lunchbox!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 9: Shaping your own rice ball canvas
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 10: Making 3D ORINIGIRI Digitally and By Hand, & the Future of “ORINIGIRI” Hackathon
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 11: Learn About Famous Japanese Fairy Tale ”Momotaro (Peach Boy)” and Make Your Own ORINIGIRI!
• ORINIGIRI Workshop 12: Let’s Craft Japanese Food!