6 Easy Healthy Japanese Breakfast Recipes For Weight Loss | Under 400 Calories | How To Cook Rice

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is lower in sodium and offers a milder flavor.

nori

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: seaweed flakes

Rice paper is easier to find and less expensive.

pickled plum

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Avocado provides creaminess without the acidity.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are more affordable and still add crunch.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy and sticky.

Allow rice to cool slightly in a large bowl.

Mix miso paste with a small amount of water until smooth.

Add miso mixture to the rice and fold gently until well combined.

Season with salt to taste and mix in chopped scallions.

Wet your hands to prevent sticking and take a portion of rice.

Shape the rice into a triangle or ball, pressing firmly.

Place a small amount of pickled plum or desired filling in the center of each rice ball.

Wrap each rice ball with a strip of nori, if using.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice balls for added flavor.

Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap for later.

Cooking Techniques

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