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Black sesame rice balls
Small savory Japanese-style rice balls with toasted black sesame.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Lidded steel saucepan, bowl, plastic wrap.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Rinse and soak
No heat
Have readyJapanese short-grain rice, Water
- Rinse rice until water is mostly clear; drain and soak in measured cooking water 20 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Cook
Low
Have readyNothing new
- Bring rice and soaking water to a boil; cover and cook on low 12–15 minutes.
- Turn off and rest covered 10 minutes.
SPICE MAGICBlack Sesame SeedsView this spice →Next: Season ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Season
Low for seeds, then off
Have readyBlack sesame seeds, Fine salt
- Toast sesame briefly if raw, then fold sesame and salt into warm rice.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Shape
No heat
Have readyNori sheet, cut into eight strips
- Once safe to handle, use clean plastic wrap to form eight balls; add one nori strip to each and serve promptly.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Pan-fried tofu
Steamed greens
Hot-and-sour soup
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Resting and serving
Four servings of two rice balls. These are savory rice balls, not sweet glutinous-rice dumplings. Eat promptly or cool quickly and refrigerate within 2 hours.
Ingredients and allergens
Allergen check: includes sesame. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF