Mentaiko Mayo Rice Ball Lunch Box recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This lunch box features bite-sized rice balls made by mixing salty mentaiko with savory mayonnaise and rice.
This lunch box features bite-sized rice balls made by mixing salty mentaiko with savory mayonnaise and rice. Coating them generously with seaweed flakes adds extra umami, making them perfect for a busy lunch or a simple dinner.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 263.3g serving): 492.5 kcal · protein 13.9g · carbohydrate 71.9g · fat 15.8g · sodium 633.7mg
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 rice too soft if added while it's piping hot, so let the rice cool for 2–3 minutes before mixing.
Tips: Start with a small amount of mentaiko and adjust the seasoning according to how salty it is.
Tips: Rub a little water or sesame oil on your hands before shaping the rice balls to keep the grains from sticking.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cooked rice — 210 g
- Salted pollock roe — 30 g
- Mayonnaise — 1 Tbsp
- Crushed roasted seaweed — 3 g
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp