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Korean Cheese Rice Balls (Air Fryer)
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Korean Cheese Rice Balls (Air Fryer)

25 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • cooked rice (warm)Grains400 g
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • tteokbokki saucePantry30 ml
  • shredded mozzarella (shredded)Dairy120 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds10 g
  • sesame oilPantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

303kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the rice

    • Place the warm cooked rice in a bowl.
    • Add the gochujang, tteokbokki sauce, salt and sesame oil and mix until evenly coated.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the rice balls

    • Take a portion of rice in your hand and flatten it slightly.
    • Put shredded mozzarella in the center, then close the rice around it and roll into a ball.
    • Repeat with the remaining rice and cheese.
    Step 2
  3. Coat with sesame seeds

    • Roll the rice balls in the sesame seeds so they stick all over.
    Step 3
  4. Air fry

    • Place the rice balls in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
    • Air fry at 125 °C until the cheese melts and the outside is lightly crisp.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve the rice balls warm while the cheese is melted.
    Step 5