Adorable Porg Sushi Rice Balls
Delight your taste buds with these charming Adorable Porg Sushi Rice Balls! Inspired by the beloved creatures of a galaxy far, far away, these rice balls combine the nutty richness of toasted sesame seeds with the refreshing crunch of cucumber and creamy texture of softened cream cheese. Each delightful bite bursts with flavor, making them an adorable addition to any meal or snack time. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying alone, these rice balls are as fun to make as they are to eat!
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Servings
80
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
nori
to taste (punched out for eyes and mouths)
carrot
1 (peeled and sliced for feet)
cooked rice
1 cup (hot)
rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (mixed with rice)
sugar
1 tablespoon (mixed with rice)
cucumber
1 (cut into small cubes)
cream cheese
2 tablespoons (softened)
sliced almonds
10 (toasted)
sesame seeds
1/4 cup (toasted)
soy sauce
for serving (none)
hot sauce (sriracha)
for serving (none)
Instructions
1
Using a nori punch, stamp out 5 pairs of eyes and 3 frown expressions, as well as 2 smaller circles for the mouths using a smaller punch or scissors if necessary.
2
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin rounds. Trim each round into a foot shape using a small paring knife to create 5 pairs of feet.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the hot cooked rice with rice vinegar and sugar. Stir until well blended to infuse the rice with flavor.
4
Lay a small piece of plastic wrap on your work surface. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the flavored rice onto the center, flatten it out, and spread about ½ teaspoon of cream cheese in the middle. Add a cube of cucumber on top, then wrap the plastic tightly around the rice, shaping it into a ball. Repeat this process until you have formed a total of 5 rice balls.
5
Cut a piece of parchment paper into a curved 'M' shape to fit the front of each rice ball, covering most of the face but leaving the sides and the dip of the 'M' exposed.
6
Unwrap one rice ball and place the parchment cut-out on one side. Roll the rice ball in toasted sesame seeds to coat it evenly. Carefully remove the parchment cut-out to reveal the face shape.
7
Attach two nori circles for eyes, add black sesame seeds for the nose, and use either a frown or smaller circle for the mouth to complete each Porg's face.
8
Transfer the adorned rice balls to a serving platter. Insert the carrot feet into the bottom of each rice ball for added charm.
9
Serve the rice balls with a side of soy sauce and Sriracha for dipping, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
4
Fat
8
Carbs
1.6
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Adorable Porg Sushi Rice Balls?
They are creative Star Wars-inspired snacks made from rice, cucumber, and cream cheese, shaped and decorated to look like Porgs.
Are Porg Sushi Rice Balls vegetarian?
Yes, the recipe is vegetarian, containing ingredients like rice, vegetables, seaweed, and cream cheese.
How many calories are in one Porg rice ball?
Each rice ball contains approximately 80 calories.
What are the main ingredients for the Porg's face?
The face is created using nori seaweed for the eyes and mouth, and black sesame seeds for the nose.
How do you make the Porg feet?
The feet are made by slicing a peeled carrot into thin rounds and trimming them into a foot shape with a paring knife.
What is the filling inside the rice balls?
The filling consists of a half-teaspoon of softened cream cheese and a small cube of cucumber.
How do you flavor the sushi rice?
The hot cooked rice is blended with one tablespoon of rice vinegar and one tablespoon of sugar.
What technique is used to shape the balls?
A small piece of plastic wrap is used to tightly wrap and shape the rice and filling into a consistent ball.
How do you get the 'M' shape on the Porg's face?
A curved 'M' shape is cut from parchment paper and placed on the rice ball before rolling it in sesame seeds to mask that area.
What provides the nutty coating on the rice balls?
The rice balls are rolled in a quarter-cup of toasted sesame seeds.
How many rice balls does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to produce 5 individual rice balls.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 4 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
Each serving contains 8 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in a Porg rice ball?
There is 1.6 grams of protein per serving.
What tools are recommended for the nori?
A nori punch or small scissors are recommended to stamp out the eyes and mouth expressions.
What are the suggested dipping sauces?
The recipe suggests serving the rice balls with soy sauce and Sriracha (hot sauce).
Does the recipe include nuts?
Yes, the ingredient list includes 10 toasted sliced almonds.
Is the rice used hot or cold?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of hot cooked rice for better blending with the vinegar and sugar.
How much cream cheese is used in total?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese.
What kind of cucumber preparation is needed?
The cucumber should be cut into small cubes to be used as part of the center filling.
How are the carrot feet attached?
The carrot feet are inserted into the bottom of the finished rice balls once they are on a serving platter.
What is the description of the Porg expressions?
The recipe suggests making five pairs of eyes, three frown expressions, and two smaller circles for mouths.
What role does the parchment paper play?
It acts as a template to keep the face area of the rice ball free from sesame seeds during the coating process.
Is this recipe considered a snack or a meal?
It is categorized as a snack and creative food, though it can be part of a larger meal.
How much rice vinegar is required?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar.
How much sugar is used in the rice mixture?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of sugar to season the rice.
What is the texture of the finished snack?
It features a combination of nutty toasted seeds, refreshing crunchy cucumber, and creamy cream cheese.
Can kids help make these?
Yes, the recipe is described as being as fun to make as they are to eat, making them great for creative cooking.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include sushi, rice balls, low protein, snacks, creative food, porg, and vegetarian.
What is the specific shape of the parchment cut-out?
It is described as a curved 'M' shape that covers most of the face while leaving the sides and the dip of the 'M' exposed.