This post is a little different. It is a compilation of all my rice ball ideas. Naturally, they don’t need full recipes so use this as a single source for ideas to spice up your rice!
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1) Furikake
Pretty simple and straight forward. Roll in furikake.
Furikake is a Japanese condiment most frequently sprinkled over rice. You can find it at any Japanese supermarket (and probably any general Asian supermarket) or on Amazon
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2) Milo
Did someone say champorado?
This rice ball is rolled in Milo (sweetened cocoa powder) and sugar. The taste of this, unsurprisingly, reminded me of Filipino champorado: a chocolate, sugar, and rice combo I ate for breakfast as a kid.
You can find Milo at most Asian supermarkets or on Amazon
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3) Pork Floss aka Pork Sung
Ahhhhh Pork floss. Shelf stable salty meat.
For this one I used an onigiri mold and stuffed it with pork floss. The saltiness is definitely not understated here. At first bite, I thought it was too salty but after chewing a bit, the flavor actually become quite pleasant.
You can find pork floss at most Asian supermarkets. A Vietnamese or Chinese market will DEFINITELY have it. Alternatively you can find it on Amazon
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