Chicken Rice Balls
Delightful fusion of flavors with savory marinated chicken and sticky sushi rice, perfect for picnics or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons furikake (optional)
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken meat
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small rectangles)
Instructions
- Mix cooked sushi rice with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of furikake if desired.
- Cut chicken into small pieces and combine with marinade ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Reduce heat, add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Then add the sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
- Wet hands, scoop 1/3 cup of rice into palm, make a well, fill with 1 tablespoon of filling, cover with another 1/3 cup of rice. Shape into a triangle and wrap with nori.
Notes
Make sure hands are wet when shaping to avoid stickiness. Feel free to experiment with different fillings and sauces.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/chicken-rice-ball-recipe/