How to Make Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)

Pour rice into a bowl and rinse under running water. Give it a good scrubbing with your hands; rinse off the starch and drain.

Place rice in a small pot with water and salt. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and turn the burner to high. Cook for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit with the lid on to fully absorb the moisture for 10 minutes. Transfer rice to a cutting board to cool slightly.

Season flaked salmon with soy sauce.