The humble onigiri, a sticky-rice ball and a mainstay of Japanese cuisine, has gained international recognition. This year, the word 'onigiri' was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, signifying its entry into the global lexicon. Although not as globally renowned as ramen or sushi, onigiri holds a special place as soul food in Japan.
It's not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan https://t.co/cYInxEBN3v
The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. https://t.co/1exP7AK2gB
The word "onigiri" became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. https://t.co/9chSfpNwKy
The humble onigiri is soul food in Japan https://t.co/8ogZmx9IXr
It's not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan https://t.co/jPp8pSv3hp https://t.co/hwSaeOC4yj
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