Pork Luncheon Meat and Cheese Rice Balls are a food item that offers rich texture and abundant nutrition. Made with high-quality rice and flavorful cheese, combined with delicious pork luncheon meat, they are carefully crafted into golden, round rice balls. The outer layer is crispy cheese, while the inside is filled with savory pork luncheon meat and fragrant rice. With each bite, you’ll experience a delicious mix of flavors and a satisfying texture that will leave you captivated. Pork Luncheon Meat and Cheese Rice Balls are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. They contain a wealth of nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, providing ample energy and vitality for the body. Additionally, these rice balls have the added benefits of being portable and easy to store, making them a healthy snack choice for busy professionals, students, and anyone on the go.
Ingredients for Pork Luncheon Meat and Cheese Rice Balls:
| Rice | 200g |
| Honey | 3g |
| Oyster sauce | 3g |
| Light soy sauce | 6g |
| Ketchup | 3g |
| Seaweed sheets | 30g |
| Cheese slice | 20g |
| Pork luncheon meat | 30g |
Steps:
1.Prepare a pot of rice and begin steaming it. Put the rice and an appropriate amount of water into a steamer and cover it with a lid. Turn on high heat. During steaming, you can choose to slightly extend the cooking time to make the rice slightly firmer. This will give the rice a chewier texture and a more substantial mouthfeel. Once the rice is cooked, carefully transfer it to a bowl. Use a spatula to gently fluff the rice to maintain its shape. Next, take out the seaweed and crumble it into small pieces. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled seaweed over the rice. Now, using a spoon or chopsticks, gently mix the rice, ensuring that the seaweed is evenly distributed among each grain of rice.
2.Prepare some seaweed sheets, pork luncheon meat, and cheese slices to create delicious filling for the rice balls. First, take a sheet of seaweed and place it on a flat surface. Then, lightly place a slice of pork luncheon meat on top of the seaweed, aligning it with the edges of the seaweed. The pork luncheon meat adds a savory umami taste, enriching the flavor of the rice balls. Next, place a slice of cheese on top of the pork luncheon meat. The creamy flavor of the cheese blends with the pork luncheon meat, adding depth to the rice balls. Carefully roll up the seaweed from one side, making sure the filling doesn’t slip out. With gentle pressure and motions, make the filling tightly packed and neat. Repeat this process to make more rice ball fillings until all the ingredients are used.
3.Wrap the mixed rice around the prepared fillings and place them in an air fryer for baking. Preheat the air fryer to 170 degrees Celsius and set the baking time for 10 minutes. Once the air fryer is preheated, carefully place the rice balls into the air fryer basket. Make sure there is enough space between each rice ball to prevent them from sticking together. Close the lid of the air fryer and start the baking process. Through hot air circulation and high temperature, the rice will become crispy and golden in the air fryer.
4.While waiting for the rice balls to bake, let’s prepare the sauce. In a bowl, combine one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of oyster sauce, one tablespoon of ketchup, and two tablespoons of light soy sauce. The honey adds a touch of sweetness and rich aroma to the sauce, while the oyster sauce provides a deep umami flavor. The tomato ketchup brings a subtle tangy and tomato taste to the sauce, and the light soy sauce adds a savory touch. Stir the ingredients together using chopsticks or a spoon until well combined, ensuring all the components are fully blended. When the sauce has a smooth and even consistency, it is well mixed. Set aside this delicious sauce.
5.After 10 minutes of baking, now it’s time to open the air fryer and prepare to evenly brush the prepared sauce onto the rice balls. Set the air fryer temperature to 170 degrees Celsius and adjust the baking time to 6 minutes. Carefully open the lid of the air fryer, being cautious not to get burned by the hot air. Take a brush and evenly brush the pre-made sauce onto each rice ball. Make sure that every rice ball is thoroughly coated to infuse the flavors into the rice. Close the lid of the air fryer and proceed with the final baking process. Within the set 6 minutes, the high temperature hot air will allow the sauce to seep into the rice, enhancing the taste and aroma.
6.After 6 minutes of baking, remove the cooked rice balls from the air fryer. Using a knife, carefully slice them in half, revealing the delicious filling inside. Place the sliced rice balls on a plate, ready to be enjoyed. You can choose to keep the shape of the rice balls intact or further cut each half into smaller portions. Now, the Pork Luncheon Meat and Cheese Rice Balls are ready! They have a crispy outer layer, a tender interior, and are complemented by the flavors of the sauce, offering a rich texture and wonderful taste.
Tips:
1.Choose high-quality pork luncheon meat and cheese to ensure the flavor and texture of the rice balls. Additionally, the choice of rice is important as well. Freshly cooked rice that is slightly firm works best for shaping the rice balls.
2.You can slice the pork luncheon meat into thick slices and pan-fry them until both sides are golden brown. This will enhance the texture and flavor of the pork luncheon meat.
Pork Luncheon Meat and Cheese Rice Balls are a delicious and nutritious homemade snack. Their golden color and symmetrical shape are visually appealing. In terms of taste, the combination of pork luncheon meat and cheese is perfectly balanced, offering a chewy texture from the luncheon meat and a creamy and delicate texture from the cheese, complemented by the fragrant and sweet rice. In terms of nutritional value, these rice balls are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, providing the body with essential energy and nutrients, ultimately enhancing physical well-being and immune function.