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Grilled Rice Balls

Irresistible Grilled Rice Balls That Will Elevate Snack Time

Try these Grilled Rice Balls for a versatile and easy snack that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 rice balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup short grain rice Use Japonica ‘Koshihikari’ for best results.
  • 1.5 cups water
For the Miso Butter Variation
  • 2 tablespoons miso
  • 1 tablespoon mirin Or increase sugar slightly if unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon sake Can be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter Softened.
For the Soy Sauce Variation
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Primary flavoring.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For frying.
To Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chives Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning Or substitute with other seasonings.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cling wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of short grain rice until the water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker with 1.5 cups of water for about 20 minutes.
  2. Combine 2 tablespoons of miso, 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1 tablespoon of sake, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon of softened butter until smooth.
  3. Once the rice has cooled slightly, divide it into 6 portions and shape each into a triangle using cling wrap.
  4. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter, and grill the rice balls for about 1 minute on each side, brushing with the miso mixture.
  5. For the soy sauce variation, clean the skillet, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil, brush the rice balls with soy sauce, and grill for about 5-6 minutes total.
  6. Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, then top with butter, chives, and sesame seeds before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rice ballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Shape the rice balls while warm; press firmly to avoid breaking. Keep an eye on the miso sauce to prevent burning. Experiment with flavors and store in an airtight container or freeze for later use.

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