Quick Japchae Rice Balls
Japchae Rice Balls: A Quick and Delicious Lunchbox Idea! #DooRiMoon #Japchae #RiceBalls #JapchaeRiceBalls #Lunchbox
Let’s make a simple and satisfying lunchbox. If you have leftover Japchae, this dish becomes even easier to prepare.
Main Ingredients
- Japchae (pre-cooked) 50g
- Chives 60g
- Carrot 100g
Japchae Seasoning (for pre-cooked Japchae)
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Water 1/2 cup
Rice Seasoning
- Warm cooked rice 2 bowls
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Salt 3 pinches
- Pepper to taste
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Water 1/2 cup
Rice Seasoning
- Warm cooked rice 2 bowls
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Salt 3 pinches
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the glass noodles for the Japchae. Soak the glass noodles in water for at least 30 minutes. If you’re short on time, pouring hot water over them and letting them sit briefly will also soften them and reduce cooking time. (If you are using pre-made Japchae, you can skip this step).
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1/2 cup of water to the soaked glass noodles and stir-fry over high heat. This will help the noodles absorb the flavor and cook them to a tender consistency.
Step 3
Continue stir-frying the glass noodles over high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated. Turn off the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, mix well, and let it cool slightly. This step preserves the classic aroma and flavor of Japchae.
Step 4
While the glass noodles are cooling, prepare the vegetables. Cut the chives into 3-4 cm lengths and thinly julienne the carrot.
Step 5
Once the glass noodles have cooled, chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces using chopsticks or a knife. This ensures the ingredients are evenly distributed when forming the rice balls.
Step 6
Heat a pan over high heat and lightly stir-fry the prepared chives and carrots. Cook just until the vegetables are slightly wilted; this preserves their crisp texture. Let them cool after stir-frying.
Step 7
In a bowl, combine 2 bowls of warm cooked rice with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 3 pinches of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gently mix and season the rice with a spatula, ensuring the grains don’t clump together.
Step 8
Add the cooled vegetables and the chopped Japchae to the seasoned rice. Mix everything together thoroughly. Gently blend the ingredients with the rice until well combined.
Step 9
Take a portion of the mixture, place it in your palm, and shape it into round rice balls. Congratulations, you’ve made delicious ‘DooRiMoon Japchae Rice Balls’! Press them firmly to ensure they hold their shape.
Step 10
This recipe yields approximately 2 servings. The rice balls shown in the photo are slightly fewer because I enjoyed two of them. Enjoy your meal!
