Tofu and Sesame Rice Ball Lunchbox recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
A simple lunchbox of rice mixed with soft tofu and nutty sesame seeds, then shaped into round rice balls.
A simple lunchbox of rice mixed with soft tofu and nutty sesame seeds, then shaped into round rice balls. Lightly seasoned with crushed roasted seaweed and soy sauce, it's perfect for a busy lunch or a light dinner.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 308g serving): 435.3 kcal · protein 16.2g · carbohydrate 62.8g · fat 12.9g · sodium 425.7mg
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: The rice balls can easily fall apart if shaped while the rice is too hot, so let it cool for about 3 minutes first.
Tips: Remove as much moisture as possible from the tofu so the rice balls aren't too wet and hold their shape well.
Tips: When packing them for lunch, let them cool completely before closing the lid.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- White rice — 0.9 cup
- Tofu — 100 g
- Sesame seeds — 2 tsp
- Seaweed — 1 sheet
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Scallions — 1 Tbsp