rice ball

food

"Rice ball" is a popular snack in Japanese and Korean cuisine, often called "onigiri" or "omusubi" in Japanese and "tangyuan" in some other Asian cultures.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(common)A snack made from white rice shaped into triangles or ovals, usually with a filling and sometimes wrapped in seaweed.

Example

She packed a rice ball with tuna filling for lunch.
Onigiri, or rice balls, are a staple in Japanese convenience stores.

B2Culinary

(common)A traditional Italian snack made from rice, often stuffed with ingredients like meat or cheese, and deep-fried.

Example

Arancini, or Italian rice balls, are delicious when served hot.
He ordered a rice ball filled with mozzarella and tomato sauce.

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