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Yields:
6
Total Time:
45 mins
As if an onigiri, or rice ball, sandwich filled with Korean BBQ beef wasn’t tempting enough, they’ve gone and made it Mickey-shaped. We can barely contain our squeals.
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Ingredients
Onigiri (Rice Ball)
- 2 Tbsp.
dashi soup stock powder
- 3 Tbsp.
soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tsp.
mirin
- 3/4 tsp.
sesame oil
- 5 cups
cooked white rice, room temperature
Korean BBQ Beef
- 1/2 lb.
short rib slices, approximately 5 ribs
- 1 1/2 Tbsp.
soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp.
mirin
- 1 Tbsp.
sake
- 1 Tbsp.
sugar
- 1/2 tsp.
fresh ginger
- 1
clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp.
cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp.
water
- 1 Tbsp.
sesame
Sautéed Greens
- 1 Tbsp.
sesame oil
- 2 cups
komatsuna or bok choy
Coarse salt
White pepper
- 1/2 tsp.
white sesame seeds
Directions
1. Make Rice Balls: Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine dashi powder, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place rice in a large mixing bowl and pour seasonings on top. Stir to combine.
2. Fill Molds: Place 12 (4") Mickey Mouse molds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Fill each mold 1/3 of the way up with rice, and bake, 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Slice Meat: Thinly slice beef short rib meat, removing large pieces of fat; set aside.
4. Cook Sauce: Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, until simmering.
5. Thicken Sauce: Stir cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to simmering liquid. Cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute, until thickened. Remove from heat.
6. Sear Meat: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil until hot, 3 minutes. Sear short rib slices until browned, 1 minute per side, then add sauce. Cook until bubbly, 2 minutes.
7. Make Sautéed Greens: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil until hot, 3 minutes. Cook greens until warm but still crisp, 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds.
8. Assemble Sandwiches: Carefully remove rice balls from Mickey Mouse molds. Place 6 rice balls on a platter. Evenly divide beef and greens among rice balls. Top with remaining rice balls.
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