Tella Rice Ball with Chinese Chives and Potato

Tella Rice Ball with Chinese Chives and Potato

These wholesome and flavorful Sesame Celery Rice Balls are a delightful twist on traditional onigiri! Packed with nutritious brown rice, tender blanched celery, and creamy steamed potatoes, each bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and earthy flavors. The celery is lightly seasoned with salt and nutty sesame oil, while roasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch. Wrapped in crisp nori seaweed, these rice balls are as visually appealing as they are delicious—perfect for a healthy snack, lunchbox addition, or light meal. Easy to prepare with simple steaming and mixing steps, this recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh, plant-based ingredients in a fun and portable form. A must-try for anyone who loves savory, wholesome bites!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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brown rice
60g cooked
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potato
50g cooked

The aromatics

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celery
20g chopped
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sesame seeds
5g roasted
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nori seaweed
3g per sheet

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
0.5g
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sesame oil
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Rinse the celery, blanch it until it’s cooked, squeeze out excess water, chop it into small pieces, and mix with salt and sesame oil.

2. Step 2

Steam or microwave the potato until it’s cooked, then chop it into small pieces.

3. Step 3

Mix cooked brown rice, potato, chopped celery, and roasted sesame seeds together, then shape into rice balls.

4. Step 4

Wrap the rice balls with nori seaweed for decoration.

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