Fried Kimchi Onigiri Recipe
Kimchi rice stuffed with spam and mozzarella, topped with fried egg, furikake and nori, served with a spicy aioli
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Fried Kimchi Onigiri
Method
Directions for Fried Kimchi Onigiri
- 1
Prepare the Kimchi Rice
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped kimchi, diced Spam, shredded mozzarella, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- 2
Shape the Onigiri
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Take a handful of the kimchi rice mixture and form it into a triangle or ball shape. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped. You should have about 8-10 onigiri.
- 3
Fry the Onigiri
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the onigiri in the pan and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
- 5
Make the Spicy Aioli
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and sriracha to taste. Add more sriracha for extra heat if desired.
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