Kimchi Fried Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Kimchi Fried Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sushi rice cooked, sticky rice; 1/2 cup canadian bacon cubed, or pancetta; 1/2 cup kimchi chopped, + kimchi juice; 1/4 cup scallions chopped; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon gochujang; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup panko; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sushi rice cooked, sticky rice
1/2 cup canadian bacon cubed, or pancetta
1/2 cup kimchi chopped, + kimchi juice
1/4 cup scallions chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon gochujang
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup panko
vegetable oil

1
Cube Canadian bacon into small squares and saute in frying pan on medium heat for 3 minutes until browned
2
Add chopped kimchi and kimchi juices into pan and saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant
3
Add cooked rice (completely cool rice before adding or use refrigerated left over rice) into pan and mix to remove any lumps. Then add Gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions and mix together until fully combined
4
Remove pan from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
5
Whisk 1 egg and pour over fried rice and mix together to act as binding agent
6
Create breading station - flour, whisk 2 eggs, panko
7
Wash hands then spoon fried rice mixture into hands to create 2-3 inch diameter balls. Squeeze rice together to firmly compact into round ball
8
Coat in flour, then egg wash, then panko crumbs. Repeat.
9
Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees
10
Carefully place several rice balls into oil for 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and place on cooling rack or paper towels
11
Serve with Sriracha crema!

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sushi rice cooked, sticky rice, 1/2 cup canadian bacon cubed, or pancetta, 1/2 cup kimchi chopped, + kimchi juice, 1/4 cup scallions chopped, and more.

Yes, Kimchi Fried Rice Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kimchi Fried Rice Balls

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