With this inexpensive rice ball mold and a few pantry staples, packed lunches can be easy, versatile, and practically mess-free.
It seems everyone’s got a favorite rice dish, from fragrant biryani to crackly tahdig to cheesy arancini, which is why it’s one of my go-tos. Especially for school lunches. These can be tricky—you need foods that’ll hold well for a few hours, not make a big mess, are quick to put together in the morning rush, and are easy to eat. This nifty tool, however, makes adorable rice balls that can do all of the above. Rice balls are commonly found in Korean and Japanese cuisines.
How to make any kind of rice ball A few beginner tips to using rice ball molds: You want to use warm rice to make rice balls, so if you’re starting with leftover rice, warm it up first. Also, be sure to wet the inside of the mold with a little water to prevent the rice from clinging to it. Sticky rice tends to hold the best, especially if you have a kid who likes to shake their lunchbox into oblivion.
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