Description
Korean Rice Balls are a simple and delicious snack or meal. You can customize them with your favorite fillings and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice (warm)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canned tuna, drained and mixed with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise OR ½ cup cooked bulgogi beef, finely chopped OR ½ cup finely chopped kimchi (squeeze out excess liquid) OR 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 rice according to package instructions. Mix in sesame oil and salt while warm.
- Prepare the Filling: Choose your preferred filling. If using tuna, mix with mayonnaise. Chop bulgogi or chicken finely.
- Mix the Rice and Fillings: Combine the seasoned rice with your chosen filling, seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and gochugaru (if using). Mix gently.
- Shape the Rice Balls: Wet your hands slightly with water. Take about ¼ cup of the rice mixture and press it firmly into a ball shape. Repeat.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or wrap for later. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Use warm rice for best results.
- Keep your hands moist to prevent sticking.
- Press firmly but gently when shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Shaping
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Korean rice balls, onigiri, rice ball recipe, Korean food, snack, lunch, bento box