Description
“Sushi” Bliss Balls pack all the flavors of your favorite rolls into easy, hand-held spheres. Tender sushi rice meets nori, avocado, cucumber, and a hit of wasabi-seasoned fish or tofu, then they’re rolled in sesame seeds for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Fillings & Flavorings
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed), shredded or finely cut
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cucumber, seeded and diced
- 4 oz sashimi-grade salmon* or smoked salmon (or tofu for vegetarian)
- 1 tsp wasabi paste (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
Coating & Garnish
- 2 tbsp black and/or white sesame seeds
- Optional: pickled ginger, extra soy sauce for dipping, sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Cook & Season the Rice
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and cook 12–15 min. Let rest 10 min off heat.
- Meanwhile, warm vinegar, sugar and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into cooked rice; let cool slightly.
- Mix Flavorings
- In a bowl, combine shredded nori, diced avocado, cucumber, chopped salmon (or tofu), wasabi and soy sauce.
- Form the Bliss Balls
- With damp hands, scoop about 2 tbsp rice and flatten into your palm.
- Place about 1 tbsp filling in center, then top with another 2 tbsp rice.
- Gently press and roll between your palms to form a tight ball.
- Coat & Chill
- Roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
- Chill in fridge for 10–15 min to set.
- Serve
- Arrange on a platter with pickled ginger and small bowls of soy and sriracha mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Employ a melon baller or small cookie scoop to ensure each ball is perfectly uniform.
- Incorporate diced avocado or finely chopped pickled ginger to introduce exciting new flavor dimensions.
- Store the bliss balls chilled and serve them on the day they’re made for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fusion Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg