Crispy Tofu Korean Rice Balls Recipe

About this recipe

These rice balls combine crispy tofu with bold Korean flavors, delivering a satisfying and protein-packed snack perfect for your cravings.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• 50 g White Sesame Seeds
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• - Fresh Tofu
• 500G Hisashi Gochujang Paste
• 90 g Dark Soy Sauce
• - Rice Flour
• 1 l Soyabean Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into small pieces.
2. 2. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil and sauté the crumbled tofu until golden and slightly crispy.
3. 3. Add gochujang paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pan, stirring to coat the tofu evenly.
4. 4. Mix the cooked rice with the seasoned tofu, finely chopped green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
5. 5. Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands, ensuring they hold together firmly.
6. 6. Roll each rice ball lightly in rice flour, creating a thin coating for crispiness.
7. 7. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and pan-fry the rice balls until golden brown on all sides.
8. 8. Remove the rice balls from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
9. 9. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions before serving.