Salmon Rice Balls Recipe
These Salmon Rice Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring steamed short-medium grain rice mixed with savory salmon flakes, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then shaped into bite-sized balls and garnished with toasted black sesame seeds. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 rice balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups steamed short-medium grain white rice
- 2 1/2 tbsp salmon flakes
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the steamed rice, salmon flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and toasted black sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Hands: Put a plastic glove on one hand and lightly oil it to prevent the rice from sticking. Ensure the rice mixture is warm but not hot enough to burn.
- Shape Rice Balls: Using the oiled hand, take about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture, squeeze it gently until the rice sticks together, and shape it into a ball.
- Repeat: Continue shaping the remaining rice mixture into balls, placing them on a serving plate. Garnish with additional toasted black sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Using warm rice is key to ensure the balls stick together well without being too sticky or cold.
- Wearing an oiled plastic glove helps prevent the rice from sticking to your hands and makes shaping easier.
- You can substitute salmon flakes with other finely chopped cooked fish or cooked seafood of your choice.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste for saltiness.
- Serve these rice balls immediately or refrigerate for up to one day; they are best enjoyed fresh.
Keywords: salmon rice balls, Japanese rice balls, onigiri, salmon snack, rice snack
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