Make sure you’ve eaten before listening to this week’s episode (or at least have a snack ready!), because today is Rice Ball Day! Sam takes us through the history of some of these tasty snacks found in many different cultures and important other facts like how they’re made, where they come from, how delicious they are, the different flavors… have you started looking at menus yet? Enjoy your onigiri, arancini, zongzi, or any variation of the delicious treat, and have a very Merry Wednesday! 

SOURCES:

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/onigiri
• https://japanese-products.blog/
• https://onlinemuseum.net/cuisine/onigiri/onigiri
• https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/onigiri-love-means-comfort-food-in-japan/3055495.html
• https://redhousespice.com/zongzi-two-ways/
• http://www.grandvoyageitaly.com/piazza/the-history-of-arancini-rice-balls-and-lisas-recipe
• https://afrifoodnetwork.com/recipes/rice-recipes/rice-balls-omotuo/

Production by Charlie Brewer

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com

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