Pork Tamago Onigiri

**Overview** This Okinawan handheld takes a slice of pork luncheon meat and a piece of egg, folds rice around them and wraps the lot in nori. The local visitor guide says you can find it in specialty shops and convenience stores. Order a plain one first to see how much flavor comes from the pork and egg alone. Once you have that reference, an add-on such as thick miso or island tofu makes for a better comparison than piling on several fillings at once. **Key metrics** - Pork slice, reference recipe: 1 cm thick - Eggs in 4-piece recipe: 2 - Nori in 4-piece recipe: 4 half sheets **Pros** - It travels easily between stops. - The simple version shows the format clearly. - Specialist shops offer fillings beyond the standard combination. **Cons** - Processed pork and egg define the classic filling. - It offers less variety than a sit-down Okinawan meal. - An elaborate filling can make a handheld snack harder to eat. **Best for** Choose it for a quick breakfast or for a train, ferry or sightseeing day when you want something portable. **Things to watch out for** Ask for the standard version if you want just pork and egg. Store-specific fillings can add ingredients you were not expecting.