Rice Ball Bento

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!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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rice
200g (cooked)
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meat floss
30g

The aromatics

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seaweed sheets
4 sheets

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1/2 tsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Start by preparing the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mix cooked rice with salt and vinegar.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Shape the rice into small balls, wearing gloves to prevent sticking.

4. Step 4

Step 4
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.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Shape the wrapped rice balls into your desired shapes.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cut out seaweed sheets and attach them to the rice balls to create your desired designs.

7. Step 7

Step 7
If you’re not satisfied with the shapes, you can re-shape them into small rice balls.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Finish by placing the shaped rice balls in a box lined with seaweed sheets to prevent sticking.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Repeat the process to make more.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Enjoy your creations!

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