Korean Rice Balls (Jumeokbap)
Korean Rice Balls are seasoned rice shaped into small balls, perfect for quick and filling meals, made with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 cups Warm cooked rice (short grain or medium grain) Rice should be warm for better shaping.
- 1-2 teaspoons Sesame oil Adjust to taste.
- 1-2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds Optional for texture and flavor.
- a pinch Salt Start with a pinch, adjust to taste.
- Roasted seaweed (gim), crumbled or cut into tiny pieces Season to taste.
- Optional mix-ins: canned tuna, chopped kimchi, corn, minced cooked ham, cooked bulgogi, or a little mayo Customize as desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start with warm rice. If it's cold, microwave it with a splash of water.
- In a big bowl, mix rice, seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add any optional mix-ins like drained tuna or squeezed kimchi.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a ball.
- Optionally, roll the balls in crushed seaweed or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Notes
Best eaten the same day they're made. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days wrapped tightly or in an airtight container. Reheat gently if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1g