Non-fried Rice Sesame Balls

Ingredients

• 130 grams Rice (cold rice is okay)
• 45 grams Anko (koshi-an or tsubu-an)
• 1 White sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Put the rice in a container and use a pestle to mash it up.
2. Add a bit of water (1~2 tablespoons) a little at a time as you go.
3. If using cold rice, see Step 6.
4. Divide Step 1 into three portions and set one portion on plastic wrap at a time.
5. Flatten with a spoon.
6. Roll up about 15 g of anko into a ball and place on top of the rice.
7. Wrap it up into a ball with a gap in the bottom.
8. Put the sesame seeds in a dish and roll the balls from Step 3 in them until coated.
9. You can also use dry-roasted sesame seeds.
10. In this case, you can skip Step 5.
11. Shape with your hands, then lightly cook in a non-stick pan while rolling it around.
12. If using cold rice, put the rice into a dish, add 1/2 tablespoon of water on top, wrap lightly with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave for 1:30.
13. For some tips on how to eat it even more deliciously, see the hints.