Description
These Korean Rice Balls are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a tasty snack or light meal. Made with a base of warm short-grain rice seasoned with sesame oil and salt, these rice balls are filled with a variety of savory ingredients like tuna, bulgogi beef, kimchi, and shredded chicken. The addition of seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, and Korean red pepper flakes adds a delicious depth of flavor to these handheld treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Rice:
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice (warm)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fillings:
- ½ cup canned tuna, drained and mixed with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ cup cooked bulgogi beef, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped kimchi (squeeze out excess liquid)
- ½ cup shredded cooked chicken with soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons roasted seaweed flakes (gim)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook the short-grain rice according to package instructions. Mix in sesame oil and salt while the rice is warm.
- Prepare the Filling: Choose and prepare your desired fillings, ensuring they are finely chopped or mixed for even distribution.
- Mix the Rice and Fillings: Combine the seasoned rice with the fillings in a bowl, adding seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and gochugaru. Gently mix until well combined.
- Shape the Rice Balls: With damp hands, shape the rice mixture into balls, using about ¼ cup for each. Repeat until all the rice is used.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the rice balls immediately or refrigerate wrapped in plastic for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings to suit your preferences, such as using different proteins or adding vegetables.
- For a vegetarian version, swap out the meat fillings for tofu or more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Mixing, Shaping
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Korean Rice Balls, Rice Ball Recipe, Korean Snack, Bulgogi Rice Balls
