Rice Balls of Three Colors
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup red or black rice
- 1/2 tbsp nori seaweed paste*
- 2 tbsp sesame seaweed mix (see separate recipe)
Instructions
- Cook the three types of rice in three separate pots. Let them cool slightly before step 2.
- Lay a 10-inch x10-inch sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spread half of the white rice on top of the sheet.
- Add one-third of the seaweed paste mixture onto the middle of the rice, then top it with one-third of the sesame seaweed mix. Spread the remaining half cup of white rice on top of the mixture, and gently even it out with your palm.
- Carefully raise the edges of the plastic and place your hands underneath it. Shape the ingredients tightly together into a ball, then remove the plastic wrap.
- Repeat the steps above using the brown and red or black rice to make two more balls.
- Arrange the three colors of rice balls on a serving dish. Serve cold.
Notes
Note: To make six medium balls or nine small balls, reduce the amount of rice and filling you use in the first and second steps by one-half, or two-thirds.
Tip: Rice balls are easier to make with warm rice.
*Seaweed paste can be store bought, or made at home from a recipe found online such as the one here: tinyurl.com/43mtzehn
