Simple Seaweed Rice Balls for Lunchboxes
These homemade nori rice balls are soft, savory, and packed with veggies. A fun and tasty recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
Servings 5
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
For the Rice Base:
- 200-250 g cooked rice
- 50 g carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 50 g broccoli finely chopped
- 30 g ham sausage finely chopped
- 30 g seaweed flakes for mixing
- 20 g seaweed flakes for lining
- 10 g white sesame seeds
For the Filling:
- 30 g pork floss
- 15-20 g salad dressing
For Seasoning:
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix 30g pork floss with 15-20g salad dressing until well combined and sticky. Set aside.
- Prepare vegetables: Blanch chopped carrot for 2-3 minutes and broccoli for 1-2 minutes until tender. Drain well and chop both finely. Chop sausage into small bits as well.
- Season the rice: Place cooked rice in a large bowl. Add 1 tsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until rice is evenly coated.
- Combine ingredients: Add the chopped vegetables, ham sausage, and 30g seaweed flakes to the seasoned rice. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Shape rice balls: Take about 50-60g of the rice mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place about 10-15g of the pork floss filling in the center. Carefully wrap the rice around the filling and shape into a smooth ball.
- Serve: Line a container with remaining seaweed flakes. Arrange rice balls on top and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2254IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg