Vegetable Sesame Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Vegetable Sesame Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed raw vegetables, of your choice; 3 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked and cold; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon tamari; 1/2 cup silken tofu; 1 cup sesame seeds; For the dipping sauce; 2 tablespoons tamari; 2 tablespoons mirin

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2
Chop the vegetables very finely - if the pieces are too big, the mixture will not stick together.
3
Combine the rice and vegetables in a bowl. Mix the tahini, lemon juice, tamari and tofu in a blender until smooth and creamy.
4
Pour this sauce over the rice and vegetables and mix thoroughly.
5
With wet hands, roll bits of the rice mixture into balls of about 5cm in diameter.
6
Roll the balls in the sesame seeds until they are completely coated and place them on a baking tray.
7
Bake for 40 minutes, turning the balls twice during the baking process.
8
While the balls are cooking, make the dipping sauce by mixing the tamari and mirin together in a small bowl.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mixed raw vegetables, of your choice, 3 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked and cold, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Sesame Rice Balls falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetable Sesame Rice Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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