09/03/2021 
CategoryChicken, Cold Meals, Everyday, Harmony Day, Members Only, Recess, Snacks, Snacks, Sushi
Yields10 ServingsQuarter (2.5 Servings)Half (5 Servings)Default (10 Servings)Double (20 Servings)Triple (30 Servings)
Classification
NSW: EVERYDAY ACT: GREEN
Ingredients
2 ½ cups sushi rice, cooked and cooled
½ cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
¼ cup cucumber skin, finely chopped
¼ cup carrot, grated
2 nori sheets, cut into 1cm sized pieces
1 tbsp light soy sauce, salt-reduced
Black sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
Method
1
Combine all ingredients except the sesame seeds in a bowl and mix.
2
Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture into hands and shape into a ball.
3
Pour sesame seeds onto a plate. Then, roll sushi balls in the sesame seeds to coat.
4
Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
Variations
- Alternate fillings could include teriyaki chicken, smoked salmon, avocado, finely chopped capsicum, or red cabbage.
- Maybe suggest do half the batch without sesame seeds –there may be some kids who have an allergy to sesame seed.
Tips
- To prevent the rice from sticking to your gloves, first, rinse hands with cold water.
- For best results, use cold sushi rice. Warm rice will also work if you are short on time.
- Use scissors to cut the Nori sheets into small pieces.
- Serve in cupcake cups to avoid sticky fingers
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 sushi balls
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.55g3%
Sodium 171mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 29.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 4.9****g
Protein 7.7g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups sushi rice, cooked and cooled
½ cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
¼ cup cucumber skin, finely chopped
¼ cup carrot, grated
2 nori sheets, cut into 1cm sized pieces
1 tbsp light soy sauce, salt-reduced
Black sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
Directions
1
Combine all ingredients except the sesame seeds in a bowl and mix.
2
Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture into hands and shape into a ball.
3
Pour sesame seeds onto a plate. Then, roll sushi balls in the sesame seeds to coat.
4
Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
