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Kimchi Tuna Rice Balls

Delicious Kimchi Tuna Rice Balls for a Flavorful Snack

Enjoy a tasty blend of flavors with Kimchi Tuna Rice Balls, a perfect snack for any time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 rice balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Balls
  • 2 cups Short Grain Rice Cooked
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Drained
  • 1 cup Kimchi Finely diced
  • 2-3 pieces Spring Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Flavoring
  • 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang Adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Optional
For Coating
  • 1 sheet Seasoned Seaweed (laver) Crushed

Equipment

  • medium-sized pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add finely diced kimchi and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  2. Stir in 1–2 tablespoons of gochujang and 1 teaspoon of honey. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled kimchi mixture, drained tuna, chopped spring onions, and cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized shapes, pressing firmly to hold together. Repeat until all mixture is shaped.
  5. Roll each rice ball in crushed seasoned seaweed until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rice ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use warm, freshly cooked rice for easier shaping and better texture. Store leftover rice balls in the fridge for up to 2 days, away from seaweed until serving.

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