Soft and sticky rice, flavorful beef, combined to create a unique and delicious rice dish for a new day full of energy. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to make beef-filled rice balls in 2 ways!
1. Stir-Fried Beef Rice Balls
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Beef Rice Balls Serves 2
Hot rice 2 bowls (400g of rice cooked) Minced beef 150g Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 2.5 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds 2 teaspoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Rice wine 1 tablespoon Lettuce 1 leaf Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Kimchi a little Common seasonings a little (salt/sugar/ground pepper)
How to make Beef Stir-Fried Rice Balls
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Mix the rice
Put hot rice into a large bowl, mix well with 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of crushed roasted sesame seeds, and 1/5 teaspoon of salt (or a small pinch of salt taken with your fingertips).
After mixing, let the rice cool; during this time, prepare the minced beef.
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Marinate the beef
Put minced beef into a bowl and mix well with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper. Marinate for about 10 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the flavors.
Tip: You can buy pre-ground beef or buy whole cuts of beef to chop yourself. -
Stir-fry the beef
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, turn on the stove to medium heat to heat the oil. Add the minced beef and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the meat is fully cooked, then transfer the meat to a plate.
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Forming rice balls
Divide the rice into 4 equal portions, wear gloves and shape the rice into round balls. Divide the stir-fried minced beef into 4 equal portions as well.
Press the rice down flat. Scoop 1 portion of minced beef into the center of the rice piece, then wrap the rice around the beef and roll it to form a round rice ball.
To make it easier to pan-fry, press the rice ball down to about 2 finger lengths, pressing the sides to create a triangular shape.
Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients.
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Pan-frying rice balls
Heat a non-stick pan, place the rice balls in the pan and grill on low heat, turning them until the rice is evenly golden brown on both sides.
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Finished Product
Beef rice balls have a crispy outer layer, with soft and chewy rice on the inside, blending with the rich and appealing beef filling.
To enhance the flavor and provide complete nutrition, you can eat the rice with vegetable soup, making it suitable for breakfast or a main meal of the day.
2. Pan-Fried Beef Rice Balls
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pan-Fried Beef Rice Balls Serves 1
Beef 150 gr Hot rice 1 bowl Kimchi 10 gr Seaweed 1 piece (instant nori seaweed) Garlic 1 clove Onion 1 slice (cut a thick slice of onion) Ginger 1 slice Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar 2 teaspoons Roasted sesame 1/2 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
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How to prepare Pan-fried Beef Rice Balls
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Prepare the beef
Wash the beef thoroughly and cut it into pieces about 1/2 finger thick. Use a meat tenderizer to make the beef softer and absorb the seasoning better.
How to prepare to reduce the smell of beef:
Method 1: Soak the beef in wine for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
Method 2: Put the beef in a pot of water, heat it up, then take it out and rinse it to reduce the smell. Note that you should only heat it to about 50 degrees Celsius, not boil it.
Method 3: Use lemon or vinegar to rub on the beef for 5-7 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
Method 4: Roast a piece of ginger, then pound it and rub it on the beef, then rinse it clean.
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Prepare the sauce
In a bowl, mix together the ingredients including: 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 slice of minced ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of roasted sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon of honey.
Final product
The sticky rice balls combined with tender, flavorful grilled beef are incredibly appealing. With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious, convenient meal that is also nutritious.
How to choose good beef
- Good beef has a bright red color, fine texture, and slightly firm yellow fat. When pressed, the meat should be elastic and not sticky. The meat should have a characteristic smell, not a foul odor.
- Do not buy soft, watery pieces of meat with strange smells.
- If the meat is dark red, has dark yellow fat, and coarse texture, it is old beef and very tough.
See details: How to choose fresh, good beef for cooking dishes
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Wishing you success in making stir-fried beef and pan-seared beef sticky rice balls according to the above recipe! Let’s get cooking and serve it for the family to enjoy.
*Image and recipe references from YouTube channels: Handy cook and TabiEats
