Colorful Tuna & Seaweed Flakes Rice Balls
Perfect for Children’s Day Lunchboxes! Super Easy Shrimp & Seaweed Flakes Rice Balls / Tuna Rice Ball Recipe
Introducing our delightful rice balls made with savory shrimp, crispy seaweed flakes, and tender tuna, perfect for Children’s Day lunchboxes or a simple breakfast. Their vibrant colors and delicious taste are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Main Ingredients- 230g warm cooked rice (about 1.5 bowls)
- 20g dried seaweed flakes (kimjaban)
- 10g pan-fried tiny shrimp (for crunch)
- 50g drained tuna (oil removed)
- 2 strips pickled radish (danmuji), finely chopped
- A little carrot, finely chopped
- A little zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 slice processed ham (for garnish)
- A little ketchup (for ham garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients that will add color and flavor to your rice balls. Finely chop the pickled radish. Dice the carrot and zucchini very finely so they are easy for children to eat. Feel free to use up any leftover vegetables you have in the fridge! The sweet and sour pickled radish will enhance the savory taste of the rice balls.
Step 2
Lightly oil a heated pan and sauté the finely diced zucchini and carrots until they release a sweet aroma. It’s best to stir-fry them over medium-high heat briefly so they don’t become too mushy.
Step 3
Once the vegetables are slightly cooked, add the pan-fried tiny shrimp (10g) and stir-fry them together. Be careful, as the tiny shrimp can burn if cooked over high heat for too long. Sauté them gently over low heat until they become fragrant and slightly toasted.
Step 4
Drain the tuna (50g) thoroughly by pressing out all the oil. Removing as much moisture as possible from the tuna will prevent the rice balls from becoming soggy later. In a bowl with 230g of warm cooked rice, add the sautéed shrimp and vegetables, dried seaweed flakes (20g), and the drained tuna. Mix everything well.
Step 5
Gently mix all the ingredients together with a spatula or your hands. The dried seaweed flakes and tiny shrimp are already quite salty, so you likely won’t need to add any extra seasoning. Adjust the amount of seaweed flakes to your preference.
Step 6
Divide the mixture into bite-sized portions and gently shape them into round balls, easy for little hands to hold and eat. Avoid pressing the rice too hard, as this can make the balls dense. Shape them with a light touch.
Step 7
Take the processed ham slice and use cookie cutters to create cute shapes like flowers or stars to decorate the top of each rice ball. Heart shapes also look lovely! If you have sliced cheese, you can cut it into similar shapes for an even more festive look.
Step 8
Finally, add a tiny dot of ketchup to the center of each shaped ham piece. Your colorful and adorable Tuna & Seaweed Flakes Rice Balls are now complete! These are perfect for Children’s Day or any celebration, and they are sure to be a huge hit!
