Grilled Miso Butter Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Onigiri
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2 cups water
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2 cups of uncooked short-grain rice
→ Miso Flavour
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1.5 tbsp of butter
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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2 tsp sugar
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1 tbsp miso
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2 tsp sake
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2 tsp mirin
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1 tsp finely chopped chives
→ Soy Sauce Flavour
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1.5 tbsp butter
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1.5 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
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1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
# Instructions:
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Use your rice cooker and follow its directions to make the rice.
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In a bowl, stir together the miso, sake, mirin, and sugar until combined.
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Split the cooked rice into six portions. Use cling film to shape them into triangular patties.
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Warm a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and cook the rice patties for 1 minute per side. Coat both sides with the miso mixture, then keep cooking until they are golden and crisp. Sprinkle chives and sesame over the top.
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Using a medium-heated skillet with vegetable oil, fry the rice patties for about 1 minute per side. Brush soy sauce on as they flip back and forth until they’ve got a crispy coating. Add butter and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Working with warm rice makes shaping easier.
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Press the rice patties tightly to keep them from falling apart while cooking.
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Be careful with miso paste when grilling, since it can burn quickly due to the sugar.