Japanese-Style Mentaiko Rice Balls recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
These Japanese-style mentaiko rice balls are an easy meal made by shaping warm rice around savory, lightly salty cod roe.
These Japanese-style mentaiko rice balls are an easy meal made by shaping warm rice around savory, lightly salty cod roe. Each bite has a nutty taste of rice and little pops of roe, making them just right for a busy lunch or light dinner.
World cuisine · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 240g serving): 360.1 kcal · protein 12.3g · carbohydrate 70.3g · fat 2.3g · sodium 454.1mg
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: If the rice is too hot, let the steam escape for a moment before shaping it so it holds together well.
Tips: Mentaiko is already salty, so taste it before adding any extra seasoning.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Salted Pollock Roe — 25 g
- Nori — 1 sheet
- Sesame Seeds — 1 tsp