Wasabi-Flavored Rice Balls with Tempura Crumbs, Ses

Name: Wasabi-Flavored Rice Balls with Tempura Crumbs, Sesame Salt, and Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rice bowl's worth Freshly cooked rice; 2 heaping tablespoons Green onions (finely chopped); 2 tbsp Tempura crumbs; 1 dash Mentsuyu; 1 pinch Bonito flakes; 1 Sesame salt; 1 dash to adjust the texture of the rice, if necessary Hot water; 1 dash Wasabi; 2 tsp Grated cheese; 1 Matcha

Servings: persons

1
Cut the green onions into small pieces.
2
Soak the tempura crumbs in a bit of mentsuyu.
3
If using a concentrated type, dilute it with water.
4
Mix together the fresh rice, tempura crumbs, bonito flakes, and sesame salt in a bowl.
5
Mix in the green onions and season to taste with the sesame salt and mentsuyu.
6
Mix in the wasabi and powdered cheese.
7
Roll into your desired shapes.
8
I made round onigiri.
9
Arrange on a plate to finish.
10
I garnished them with matcha.

210

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* 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 rice bowl's worth Freshly cooked rice, 2 heaping tablespoons Green onions (finely chopped), 2 tbsp Tempura crumbs, 1 dash Mentsuyu, and more.

Yes, Wasabi-Flavored Rice Balls with Tempura Crumbs, Sesame Salt, and Green Onions falls under the General 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!

Wasabi-Flavored Rice Balls with Tempura Crumbs, Sesame Salt, and Green Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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