Korean Rice Balls Recipe: K-Obsessed, Amp Up Your Snack Game With This Authentic Korean Dish

Jumeokbap are Korean rice balls that are typically made with rice, edible seaweeds, and various delicious fillings. They are a popular street food in Korea and are also often eaten at home as a snack or light meal.

These small rice balls are made with short-grain Korean rice, mixed with various ingredients, and then rolled into a tight ball shape. They are often eaten as a quick and easy snack or as a convenient meal on the go.

Some of the most popular fillings include vegetables such as spinach, carrots, and cucumber, as well as meat, tofu, or fish. These fillings are mixed with the rice before being rolled into a ball. It is a popular and delicious snack that is easily customizable and can be enjoyed in a variety of settings. Whether eaten as a quick snack or as a part of a special occasion, this dish is sure to satisfy hunger and delight the taste buds.Take a look at this easy recipe of Korean Rice Balls given below:

How To Make Korean Rice Balls:

1. In a medium-sized bowl first add the cooked tuna/ meat/ chicken, black pepper, sesame seeds, sesame oil, Japanese mayonnaise, and salt and mix it thoroughly.

2. With a little vegetable oil, saute the finely sliced carrots and onions until they are tender, for about 3-5 minutes. Then add the cooked rice to the chopped carrots and onions.

3. Let your hands be slightly wet and take a handful of rice roughly 2 tbsp.

4. Roll it into a golf ball-sized ball by squeezing it together. For the remaining rice mixture, repeat the same process. (To form the balls, use plastic wrap or plastic gloves)

5. Put seaweed with seasoning in a small bowl. To evenly coat the balls, roll them in the seaweed seasoning. Also, remember to press the balls into the seasoned seaweed flakes with your hands.

6. Garnish it with some roasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with some kimchi and enjoy.

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