Spicy Tofu Rice Balls Lunch Box recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
These spicy tofu rice balls are made by shaping rice and gochujang-seasoned tofu into bite-sized portions.
These spicy tofu rice balls are made by shaping rice and gochujang-seasoned tofu into bite-sized portions. They’re nutty and mildly spicy, and easy to pack for a busy lunch.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 357.5g serving): 534.7 kcal · protein 16.5g · carbohydrate 78.7g · fat 16g · sodium 1061.4mg
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: Drain the tofu well so the rice doesn’t get soggy and the mixture is easier to shape.
Tips: After adding the gochujang sauce, cook over low heat so it doesn’t stick to the pan.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- White rice — 1 bowl
- Tofu — 100 g
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Whole sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Green onion — 10 g