Cherry Blossom Rice Balls

Name: Cherry Blossom Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 rice cooker cup uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (1 rice cooker cup (180 ml) yields roughly 2 servings (2 US cups); see how to cook short-grain with a rice cooker, a pot over the stove, an instant pot, or a donabe); 1 tsp mochi mugi (barley); 12 salt-pickled cherry blossoms (12 g); 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds; Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to make rice balls)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

50m

This delicate and aromatic recipe for Cherry Blossom Rice Balls combines Japanese short-grain white rice, mochi mugi, salt-pickled cherry blossoms, and toasted white sesame seeds. The result is a flavorful and visually stunning dish that makes a perfect addition to any springtime meal or special occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 rice cooker cup uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (1 rice cooker cup (180 ml) yields roughly 2 servings (2 US cups); see how to cook short-grain with a rice cooker, a pot over the stove, an instant pot, or a donabe)

1 tsp mochi mugi (barley)

12 salt-pickled cherry blossoms (12 g)

2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to make rice balls)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

23kcal

1%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

4g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

63mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cherry Blossom Rice Balls

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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