Gochujang glazed Kimchi Cheese Yaki Onigiri

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Pulse chopped kimchi in a food processor until finely minced.
  2. 2Sauté the minced kimchi in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Prepare the sauce by mixing gochujang, soy sauce, and maple syrup in a bowl.
  4. 4Pour the sauce mixture over the kimchi in the pan and stir to combine.
  5. 5Transfer the cooked rice into a large mixing bowl and add the kimchi mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  6. 6Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape a portion of rice into a ball, pressing a cube of vegan cheese into the center.
  7. 7Flatten and shape the rice ball into a triangle using a spatula and your hands.
  8. 8Pan-fry the triangle on both sides until crispy.
  9. 9Brush the triangle with additional gochujang and soy sauce, then pan-fry again until browned.
  10. 10Wrap a strip of nori around the center of the yaki onigiri.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup vegan cheese, cubed
  • 1 tbsp oil (optional)
  • 1 whole nori sheet, cut into strips

Equipment

food processorpanspatulamixing bowlpastry brush

Tips

  • Wet your hands before shaping the rice to prevent it from sticking to your palms.