Savory Jumeokbap (Rice Balls) Made with Holiday Leftovers
A one-bowl dish made by finely chopping holiday seasoned vegetables and garnishes, stir-frying them with rice, and shaping them into balls.
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These stir-fried rice balls are a wonderful, thrifty way to use up leftover three-color seasoned vegetables, meat garnish, and cold rice after the holidays. Simply chop the ingredients finely, stir-fry them, and season to taste with either salt or gochujang for an easy meal.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Carrotminced
- Onionminced
- Holiday seasoned vegetables (namul)spinach, bracken fern, bellflower root
- Beefminced
- Eggminced
Seasoning
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Instead of beef, chicken breast, ham, or imitation crab meat also works well.
- Simply chop all ingredients finely.
Steps
These are leftover holiday seasoned vegetables, stir-fried minced beef, and eggs used as garnish for rice cake soup.
Simply chop all ingredients finely.
Instead of beef, chicken breast, ham, or imitation crab meat also works well.
Stir-fry the carrot and onion until cooked.
Add all the other ingredients and stir-fry briefly.
Add the rice and stir-fry so everything is evenly combined.
Season with salt and ground black pepper, then finish with toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds at the end.
This one is seasoned with gochujang instead of salt.
Firmly press the mixture with your hands and shape it into round balls.
You can also stamp them out into shapes that kids love.
Ppunwife's tips
- Making these uses up cold rice and clears out a lot of leftover holiday seasoned vegetables.
FAQ
Can I use other ingredients instead of minced beef?
You can use chicken breast, ham, or imitation crab meat instead.
What seasonings should I use to adjust the taste?
You can season simply with salt and ground black pepper, or add gochujang instead of salt for a spicy flavor depending on your preference.
Can I make shapes other than round balls?
Besides shaping them into round balls with your hands, you can also press them into various molds that kids love.
