Puppy Face Multigrain Rice Balls with Cheese Topping

Ingredients

For the multigrain rice:

• Mixed multigrain rice (e.g., black rice, brown rice, quinoa): 1 cup

• Water (for soaking and cooking)

For the filling:

• Chicken breast: 1 small piece, diced

• Carrot: 1 small, peeled and diced

• Cucumber or zucchini: 1/3 cup, finely chopped

• Corn kernels: 2 tablespoons

• Salt: a pinch

• Cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

For decoration:

• Sliced cheese (yellow or orange): 2 slices

• Nori seaweed sheet: 1

• Chocolate or edible food pen (for face drawing)

• Mold for shaping rice balls

• Round cutter or knife for cheese shapes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Multigrain Rice

1. Soak grains: Rinse the mixed grains and soak them in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.

2. Cook the rice: Drain the soaked grains and steam them in a rice cooker with an appropriate amount of water until soft and fluffy.

Step 2: Cook the Filling

3. Sauté chicken and vegetables: In a small pan, heat 1 tsp oil and add the diced chicken and carrots. Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked and carrots are slightly tender.

4. Add remaining ingredients: Add cucumber and corn, stir briefly, and season with a pinch of salt. Let cool.

Step 3: Mix and Shape the Rice Balls

5. Combine everything: In a bowl, mix the cooked rice and sautéed filling together thoroughly.

6. Mold the rice: Use a rice mold to shape the mixture into triangular or round rice balls. Press firmly to compact.

Step 4: Prepare the Decorations

7. Cut cheese shapes: Using the same rice mold or a knife, cut cheese slices into matching shapes for the rice ball tops.

8. Create accessories: Cut seaweed into small strips or shapes to form ears and hair. Use sliced cheese to cut out hats or other accessories.

9. Make facial features: Use chocolate or an edible pen to draw cute eyes, noses, mouths, and blush on the cheese surface.

Step 5: Assemble and Finish

10. Decorate rice balls: Place cheese cutouts on top of the rice balls. Attach the seaweed ears and hats. Finish the face details with chocolate.

11. Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately or pack into lunchboxes. Store in the fridge for up to 1 day (best enjoyed fresh).

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