Delicious Rolled Omelet Rice Balls: Perfect for Picnic Lunches & Kids’ Snacks!
Delicious Rolled Omelet Rice Balls: Perfect for Picnic Lunches & Kids’ Snacks!
Simple Tamagoyaki Sushi, Pretty Rolled Omelet Dish, Nutritious Rolled Omelet Rice
These rolled omelet rice balls are bursting with the rich flavor of egg and are so visually appealing, making them ideal for picnic lunchboxes or for children’s meals. Create a simple yet special meal!
Main Ingredients- 3 fresh eggs
- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice (approx. 200g)
- 1 sheet of roasted seaweed (gim)
- A little cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Flavorful Sushi Vinegar Mix- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, crack 3 fresh eggs. Add 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of sugar, then whisk well to combine. Removing the chalazae (the stringy white bits) will result in a smoother omelet.
Step 2
Lightly grease a non-stick pan over low heat with cooking oil. Pour a ladleful of the egg mixture and gently spread it to form a thin layer. Cook the rolled omelet, rolling it up as it cooks. Cooking it in thin layers ensures it cooks through evenly.
Step 3
Once the omelet is cooked, carefully roll it up tightly in a bamboo sushi mat and let it rest for a few minutes. This helps it firm up and hold its shape for slicing. Slice the omelet into pieces that match the size of your rice balls.
Step 4
In a bowl of warm rice, add the sushi vinegar ingredients (1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp salt, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar). Gently mix with a rice paddle, ensuring not to mash the grains, until the rice is seasoned evenly.
Step 5
Lightly moisten your hands with water or oil to prevent the rice from sticking. Shape the seasoned rice into bite-sized rectangular onigiri (rice balls). Making them a size that children can easily hold is recommended.
Step 6
Place a slice of the rolled omelet on top of each rectangular rice ball. Wrap a strip of roasted seaweed around the rice and omelet to secure them together.
Step 7
Finally, lightly crush the toasted black sesame seeds (optional but recommended for added flavor and visual appeal) and sprinkle them over the top for a beautiful finish.
