Korean Cheese Balls

Discover the ultimate snack with this Korean Cheese Balls recipe! These tasty and crispy delights blend gooey mozzarella and kimchi for a flavorsome treat that's perfect for sharing. With simple ingredients and easy step-by-step instructions, you can impress your friends and family in no time.

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Ingredients

1 cup of glutinous rice flour

1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup of finely chopped kimchi (drained)

2 tablespoons of sugar

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

1/4 cup of water (adjust as needed)

1 cup of panko breadcrumbs (for coating)

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.

Slowly add in the water, stirring until it forms a sticky dough. Adjust water as needed to ensure the mixture is moldable but not too wet.

Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped kimchi until evenly distributed in the dough.

With wet hands, take a small amount of the mixture (about a tablespoon) and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is used.

Roll each cheese ball in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. You will need enough oil to submerge the cheese balls halfway.

Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 180°C), carefully add the cheese balls in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the cheese balls and drain on a paper towel.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 (about 12 cheese balls)

- Presentation Tips: Serve the Korean cheese balls on a large platter, with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping. Garnish with additional chopped green onions or sesame seeds for an extra pop of color.