Description
Nettle & Wild Onion Rice Balls are a unique and earthy dish made with wild-foraged ingredients like fresh nettles and wild onions. These rice balls are packed with flavor, offering a perfect balance of savory and herbal notes. A great way to incorporate nature’s bounty into your meals! #wildforaging #riceballs #nettle #wildonion #herbalrecipes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably short-grain or sushi rice)
- 1/2 cup fresh nettles, washed and chopped
- 1/4 cup wild onions or green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for coating)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped nettles and wild onions, sautéing until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed nettles, wild onions, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Add the beaten egg and mix until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. If desired, roll the rice balls in breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
- Heat a little olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, and enjoy the earthy flavors of wild-foraged ingredients!
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the egg and cheese, and instead use a vegan binder like flaxseed or aquafaba.
- If you can’t find wild onions, green onions or shallots are a good substitute.
- These rice balls are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If using nettles, be sure to handle them with gloves before cooking, as they can sting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Wild Foraged
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg