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Korean Spam Mayo Cheese Flower Rice Balls – Cute & Delicious Bento Idea
- MyFreshDash
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Cute, savory, and dangerously snackable—these Korean jumukbap roll Spam, egg, seaweed, and mayo into soft rice balls, then crown each with a cheese flower and a dot of ketchup. Lunchbox-friendly and done in about 20 minutes.
There’s something magical about food that makes you smile before you even take a bite. These Korean Spam Mayo Cheese Flower Rice Balls are exactly that — soft, savory rice packed with Spam, egg, and seaweed, rolled into perfect little spheres, then topped with a slice of cheese shaped like a flower and a ketchup “petal” in the center.
They’re bite-sized, travel-friendly, and so ridiculously cute you’ll want to photograph them before eating. Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, picnic baskets, camping trips, or a snack that brightens your workday. And the best part? They’re surprisingly quick and easy to make.
At a Glance
Serves: ~10–12 rice balls (2–3 servings)
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: ~20 min
Heat level: Mild (kid-friendly)
Ingredients
Spam 3.5 oz (100 g), diced small
Dark soy sauce ½ Tbsp (7 ml)
Egg 1, beaten with a pinch of salt
Onion ¼ small (about 1 oz / 30 g), finely chopped
Cooked short-grain rice 1½ cups (300 g) — warm
Roasted seaweed flakes ⅔ cup (about 15 g), crushed
Mayonnaise 2 heaping Tbsp (30 g)
Sesame oil ⅓ Tbsp (5 ml)
Whole sesame seeds, to taste
Extra salt, to taste
Optional: sliced cheese, ketchup for decoration
Equipment
Mixing bowl, frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons/cups, gloves or clean hands for shaping
Step-by-Step
1. Prep the Spam & Onion
Dice the Spam into small cubes. Finely chop the onion. Crush the roasted seaweed into flakes if not pre-crushed.
2. Beat the Egg
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a pinch of salt until smooth.
3. Sauté Spam & Onion
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with ½ Tbsp oil. Add Spam and onion, sauté until lightly golden. Push them to one side of the pan.
4. Scramble the Egg
Pour the beaten egg into the empty side of the pan, scramble until just set, then mix with Spam and onion.
5. Season
Add soy sauce, stir quickly to coat. Remove from heat.
6. Combine with Rice
In a mixing bowl, add the warm rice, Spam-egg mixture, mayonnaise, sesame oil, crushed seaweed, and sesame seeds. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
7. Shape the Rice Balls
Scoop even portions (about ping-pong ball size) and roll gently between your palms until round. Using a spoon to scoop helps keep sizes consistent.
8. Decorate (Optional)
Cut cheese into flower shapes and place one on each rice ball. Add a small drop of ketchup in the center for a “blooming flower” effect.
Tips & Substitutions
Cheese: Processed sliced cheese cuts cleanly into shapes and holds its form.
Seaweed: Use fresh roasted seaweed for the best flavor; snack-size packs work perfectly.
Add-ins: Green onion or minced garlic can replace or enhance the onion.
Make ahead: Wrap each rice ball in plastic wrap for mess-free packing.
Storage & Reheat
Best eaten fresh.
Store wrapped in the fridge up to 1 day. Serve at room temperature or reheat briefly in the microwave (cheese may melt).
Approx. Nutrition (per rice ball)
~100 kcal • Carbs 12 g • Protein 3 g • Fat 4 g (Estimate; varies by ingredient brands.)
FAQs
1) What are Korean rice balls? Jumukbap (“fist rice”) are seasoned rice balls, popular for picnics and lunchboxes in Korea.
2) What makes these different? The combo of Spam, egg, creamy mayo, and nutty sesame oil makes them rich and savory, while the cheese flower and ketchup drop add a playful touch.
3) Can I freeze them? Not recommended — the texture of the rice changes. Stick to fresh or next-day.
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