Description
Hand‑shaped, savory rice balls bursting with customizable fillings—from tuna mayo to bulgogi or kimchi—enhanced with sesame, soy, and seaweed for a quick, tasty snack or meal in just about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked short‑grain rice (warm)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
Filling Options (choose one or mix & match):
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
Seasoning & Coating:
2 tablespoons roasted seaweed flakes (gim)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes, optional)
Instructions
Mix warm short‑grain rice with sesame oil and salt until well seasoned.
In a large bowl, combine the rice with your filling choice(s), then stir in seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and gochugaru (if using).
Lightly wet your hands and shape about ¼ cup of the mixture into compact balls. Repeat until all rice is used.
Enjoy immediately, or wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Perfect cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
