Tuna and Perilla Leaf Rice Balls recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
These bite-sized rice balls are made with tuna and mayonnaise mixed into rice, with perilla leaves adding a fragrant touch.
These bite-sized rice balls are made with tuna and mayonnaise mixed into rice, with perilla leaves adding a fragrant touch. Their savory, creamy flavor makes them perfect for a simple lunch, a busy-day dinner, or a packed lunch.
Rice bowls · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 312.5g serving): 534.2 kcal · protein 20.3g · carbohydrate 68.7g · fat 18.6g · sodium 502.7mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Mayonnaise can make the mixture too loose if added while the rice is very hot, so let the rice cool for 3–5 minutes first.
Tips: Drain the tuna well so the rice balls hold together.
Tips: Rather than mincing the perilla leaves too finely, slice them into pieces about 3–5 mm wide to preserve their aroma and texture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Rice (white rice) — 210 g
- Canned tuna — 0.5 pc
- Perilla leaves — 4 pc
- Mayonnaise — 1.3 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.7 tsp
- Salt — 0.1 tsp