Savory Beef
Pickled Radish Rice Balls

Delightfully savory Korean-inspired rice balls packed with seasoned ground beef, crunchy yellow pickled radish, and dried seaweed, bound together with a touch of salad dressing.

Ingredients

• 300 g cooked white rice
• 150 g ground beef
• 50 g yellow pickled radish cubes
• 2 tbsp dried seaweed flakes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sichuan pepper powder
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon or Dashi-dak
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp salad dressing or mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Pour oil into the pan

   

   Pour cooking oil into a cold non-stick frying pan to prepare for cooking the ground beef filling.

   Tip: Start with cold oil in the pan to prevent the beef from sticking and to ensure even heating.
2. 2Add ground beef

   

   Transfer raw ground beef from a white plate directly into the prepared pan with oil.

3. 3Stir-fry the beef

   

   Use a pink spatula to break apart and stir-fry the ground beef in the pan until it begins to change color.

   Tip: Break up any large clumps of beef so the meat browns evenly.
4. 4Season the beef

   

   Add soy sauce and seasonings such as Sichuan pepper powder, chicken bouillon or Dashi-dak to the stir-fried beef.

   Tip: Add seasonings gradually to taste, ensuring the meat absorbs the savory flavors.
5. 5Add cumin powder

   

   Sprinkle cumin powder over the seasoned ground beef, mix thoroughly, then remove from heat and set aside.

   Tip: Cumin adds an aromatic warmth; stir it in quickly at the end so it doesnt burn.
6. 6Assemble ingredients

   

   Combine the cooked rice, chopped pickled radish cubes, dried seaweed, and the prepared ground beef together in the pan.

   Tip: Make sure all components are ready within arms reach for smooth assembly.
7. 7Drizzle salad dressing

   

   Drizzle a little salad dressing evenly across the rice, cooked ground beef, and pickled radish mixture in the pan to add a creamy texture and rich flavor.

   Tip: Make sure to zigzag the dressing lightly so it distributes well when mixing.
8. 8Sprinkle sesame seeds

   

   Sprinkle a generous amount of sesame seeds all over the ingredients inside the pan to enhance the aroma and visual appeal of the rice balls.

   Tip: Toast the sesame seeds lightly beforehand for an even richer nutty flavor.
9. 9Shape into rice balls

   

   Spray a little oil on your hands while wearing clear gloves, then thoroughly mix and firmly shape the seasoned rice mixture into round rice balls.

   Tip: Spraying oil on gloves prevents the sticky rice from clinging to your hands during shaping.

Storage & Reheating

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