Description
Korean Seaweed Rice Balls are an irresistible blend of flavors with simple preparation. This dish combines short grain rice, tuna, and seasoned seaweed, making it a perfect quick meal or healthy snack for everyone. Enjoy a mouthwatering experience with these easy-to-make rice balls!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked short grain rice
- 2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons roasted white sesame
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons canned tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped kimchi
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 5-8 small pieces of Korean style seasoned seaweed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice, tamari soy sauce, roasted sesame, sesame oil, tuna, kimchi, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface and place ⅛ of the rice mixture onto it. Wrap and mold into a ball shape, similar to a golf ball. Repeat this step to form a total of 8 rice balls.
- Take the seasoned seaweed and crush it finely on a large plate. Roll each rice ball in the crushed seaweed until they are evenly coated.
Notes
Adjust the amount of seaweed according to your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
These rice balls can be served as a healthy snack or as part of a light meal.
For extra flavor, consider adding additional chopped vegetables or sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg