Korean Rice Balls (Jumeokbap)

Perfect for on-the-go mornings, these rice balls are packed with savory fillings and easy to make ahead.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
• ½ cup canned tuna or cooked bulgogi
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (if using tuna)
• 1 sheet roasted seaweed (gim), crushed
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix cooked rice with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt.
2. Add your filling (tuna-mayo or bulgogi) to the center of a small portion of rice.
3. Shape the rice around the filling into a tight ball.
4. Roll in crushed seaweed for extra flavor.

Suggested Pairing:

Great with a cup of miso or seaweed soup and fresh fruit slices like apple or pear.