Rice Ball Bento

March 23, 2025 10 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

280 kcal
Calories
6g
Protein
55g
Carbohydrates
3g
Fat
Rice Ball Bento

These adorable and flavorful rice balls are a fun and delicious twist on traditional onigiri! Perfect for snacks or lunchboxes, they combine soft, seasoned rice with savory meat floss, all wrapped in crisp seaweed sheets for a delightful contrast in textures. The vinegar-infused rice adds a subtle tang, while the meat floss filling brings a rich, umami depth. What makes this recipe special is the creative freedom—shape them into cute designs or classic dumpling-style bites, then decorate with seaweed for an eye-catching finish. Easy to customize and perfect for sharing, these rice balls are a tasty, portable treat that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Whether you’re packing them for a picnic or serving as a party appetizer, they’re sure to impress!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Start by preparing the ingredients.
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Mix cooked rice with salt and vinegar.
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Shape the rice into small balls, wearing gloves to prevent sticking.
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Flatten the rice balls, add your preferred filling (such as meat floss), and wrap them up like dumplings, being careful not to expose the filling.
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Shape the wrapped rice balls into your desired shapes.
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Cut out seaweed sheets and attach them to the rice balls to create your desired designs.
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If you’re not satisfied with the shapes, you can re-shape them into small rice balls.
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Finish by placing the shaped rice balls in a box lined with seaweed sheets to prevent sticking.
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Repeat the process to make more.
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Enjoy your creations!
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