Rice Balls Wrapped in Fried Egg
Simple Home Cooking Menu: Rice Balls Wrapped in Fried Egg
Introducing a recipe for delicious rice balls coated with nutritious eggs! This is a simple yet satisfying home-style dish that’s perfect as a snack for kids or as a charming addition to your lunchbox. A truly easy rice ball creation.
Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp seasoned seaweed flakes (like ‘Japchae Kim’ or similar)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, take a bowl of warm cooked rice and mix in 1 tablespoon of seasoned seaweed flakes. The quality of pre-packaged ingredients these days is quite impressive! If you don’t have seasoned seaweed flakes, you can also use crushed dried seaweed (gim). (If using plain crushed seaweed, consider adding a pinch of sesame seeds and salt, and perhaps some scrambled egg for extra flavor and texture).
Step 2
Season the rice with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. However, since the seasoned seaweed flakes already contain salt, you can omit the added salt if you prefer a milder taste.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of perilla oil and mix everything together thoroughly until well combined. The nutty aroma of perilla oil will beautifully infuse the rice.
Step 4
Now, shape the seasoned rice into bite-sized, round rice balls. These are perfectly sized for little hands to hold and eat easily.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, crack 1 egg and add a pinch of salt. Whisk it well. It’s helpful to break down the chalazae (the stringy bits) for a smoother, more uniform egg mixture.
Step 6
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of the whisked egg mixture into the pan and spread it out into a long, thin omelet.
Step 7
Carefully place one of the prepared rice balls onto the cooked egg. Gently roll the egg around the rice ball, like wrapping a sushi roll, and fry until golden brown on all sides, similar to making a savory pancake (jeon).
Step 8
These perfectly bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit with children. They also make an excellent addition to lunchboxes and are a quick, convenient meal when you’re short on side dishes.
Step 9
They taste fantastic when served with kimchi! While they might not look as polished as a sushi roll, with a little decorative flair, they can be just as appealing and satisfying.
Step 10
For a final touch, I’ve finely chopped some kimchi and sprinkled it on top of the fried egg-wrapped rice balls. This way, you get a balanced meal with rice, egg, and kimchi all in one bite, making it a hassle-free option for busy mornings.
