Snack
Kimchi Cheese Rice Balls
30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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30 min
30 minKimchi Cheese Rice Balls
what you need
Ingredients
cooked short-grain rice (warm)Grains400 g
kimchi (finely chopped)Produce150 g
mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy120 g
sesame oilPantry15 ml- gochujangPantry15 g
sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g
spring onion (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
saltSpices3 g
per serving
Nutrition
203kcal
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Proteins
- 7 g
- Fat
- 7 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Stovetop
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prepare the kimchi
- Heat a little sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped kimchi and gochujang and stir-fry until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2
Mix the rice
- Place the warm rice in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked kimchi, sesame oil, salt and sliced spring onion.
- Mix until evenly combined, then let cool slightly.
- Step 3
Fill and shape the balls
- Flatten a portion of rice in your hand and place mozzarella in the centre.
- Close the rice around the cheese and roll into a firm ball.
- Repeat with the remaining rice and cheese.
- Step 4
Sear and serve
- Sear the rice balls in a lightly oiled frying pan until golden and the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.