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Heyin
By Heyin

Perfect Ssamjang Rice Balls

9 steps
Prep:15minCook:10min
Make these delicious ssamjang (soybean paste + gochujang) tuna rice balls today! This recipe makes about 8 rice balls.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:37:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
69
High
Glycemic Load
60
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories473 kcal (24%)
Total Fat5.9 g (8%)
Carbs87.4 g (34%)
Sugars2.7 g (3%)
Protein14.9 g (30%)
Sodium478.5 mg (24%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Begin by slicing a baby cucumber horizontally. Dice one half, and with the other half, use a peeler to get thin cucumber strips.
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Step 2
Then, dice 1/5 of an onion and chop your green onions as well.
oniononion0.2
green oniongreen onion0.25 stalk
Step 3
On a medium heated pan, squeeze out the tuna oil from the can.
Step 4
Toss in onions and green onions and let it cook for 2 minutes.
oniononion0.2
green oniongreen onion0.25 stalk
Step 5
Add in the sauces: 1 Tbsp soybean paste, 1/2 Tbsp gochujang, 1/2 Korean Chili flakes, 1/2 minced garlic and 40ml water. Add the tuna and mix all together.
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Korean red pepper flakesKorean red pepper flakes0.5 Tbsp
soybean pastesoybean paste1 Tbsp
minced garlicminced garlic½ Tbsp
waterwater40ml
Step 6
Drizzle a tbsp of sesame oil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes until the sauce semi- thickens.
sesame oilsesame oil½ Tbsp
Step 7
In a bowl, add a serving of rice. Then add the sauce, diced cucumber pieces and scrunch up roasted seaweed. Mix well.
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Step 8
Roll and shape into balls!
Step 9
Top off with a slice of cucumber strip before serving!
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