Spicy Tofu Rice Balls recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
These rice balls are made by mixing crumbled tofu and seasoning into rice, then shaping the mixture into balls.
These rice balls are made by mixing crumbled tofu and seasoning into rice, then shaping the mixture into balls. The savory, fluffy tofu is balanced by the sweet heat of gochujang. They’re just right for an easy lunch or dinner.
Street food · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 396.5g serving): 560.4 kcal · protein 20.2g · carbohydrate 79.9g · fat 16.8g · sodium 469mg
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: Mix the ingredients while the rice is still hot so the balls hold together more easily. Lightly wet your hands to keep the rice from sticking.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cooked rice — 1 bowl
- Tofu — 0.5 block
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) — 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Green onion — 0.3 stalk
- Cooking oil — 0.5 tsp