I need to make riceballs(meatless) for culture day at my schoolIs there a special way to make them? How do i get the grains to stick together? what type of rice do i use? what do i cook it in? (i don't have a rice cooker) and do i put it in the frige after it's done or is it suppose to stay hot?Thanks^^
Yea foil works greatsometimes I use it to line my cookie sheet so I have a easy clean upBut yeah its fine to use alone
I don't know if I would use aluminum foil, it's not really sturdy enough to hold cookies, best of luck though :)
yes why not but u just need to grease it up with some butter or oil so it doesnt stick
As to how to make them, I'll leave you to search the webI have a couple of cookbooks with the recipe but haven't made them in 20 years and so I can't remember well enough how to enhance the instructions from experienceThe grains will stick together if you use the right kind of riceBrands like Kokuho are the kinds you wantKokuho obviously is a Japanese name but the rice is Japanese STYLE, grown in CaliforniaIt is short grained and is the type for most all Japanese cookingIt is available in most super markets and ALL Asian marketsThere are lots of brandsYou're looking for short grain Japanese or Asian style riceAs for cooking the rice, you can use a sauce panI can tell you how I learned from my Japanese/American uncle, but there might be another way someone could suggestPut rice in the panWith one hand on top of the rice, with your fingers straight out, fill with water to the middle of the knuckle of your middle fingerThe amount of rice doesn't matterThis is how rice is measured in Japanese cookingThen cover the pan tightly with aluminum foilThe pan must have a lip to secure the foil securelyTurn heat up to highWhen it start to boil, let in cook 30-45 seconds(The foil will bulge and may even steam out a littleIgnore thatIt's normal.) Then turn the heat to low and put a heat diversifier under the pan and let cook for 40 minutesYour rice will be perfect every time(A rice cooker IS easier, but if this is the only time you'll be making this, I wouldn't spend the money.) Rice balls are just fine coldThey go in bento boxes for kids' lunches all the timeIf you wish to reheat, they warm up in the microwave in no time.
