Korean cheese balls recipe

Korean cheese balls are a **yummy** snack and a breeze to make. **Think about a crunchy** shell with a gooey, melty inside – it’s pure comfort food. Ideal for parties and get-togethers, these cheese balls will be a **crowd-pleaser** for everyone. Get set to whip up this easy and delicious recipe!

Quick Meal Facts about Korean cheese balls

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

1 hour

Total Time

1 hour 10 minutes

Ease of Cooking 

The Korean cheese balls recipe is easy to follow and you don’t need to have any kitchen experience preparing it.

Servings

4 servings

Cuisine 

Korean

Course 

Appetizer

Ingredients used in Korean cheese balls recipe

This snack is perfect for the days that you want something to eat with few ingredients.  

• ⅓ cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Glutinous Rice flour
• 1 tsp Salt 
• ¼ cup Granulated sugar
• 170 ml Hot water
• ½ tbsp Baking powder
• 100g grated Mozzarella cheese

For the coating

• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 cup Cheese powder

For frying

• Butter
• Vegetable oil

Equipment Needed 

• Large bowl/basin
• Pan
• Wire rack
• Wet cloth

Cooking method

• Mix the flour, the all-purpose flour, butter, granulated sugar and a pinch of salt with some hot water. 
• After you mix all the ingredients don’t forget to measure them to make the perfect combination.
• Take 25g of dough, roll it in your hands to make a round-shaped dough.
• Cover the cheese ball dough with a moist towel to keep it from drying out
• Measure the mozzarella cheese to be 6-8g each and make it round-shaped
• Distribute the ingredients into a circle and then fill it with mozzarella cheese. Don’t forget to make the round shape again neatly to prevent the cheese from coming out.
• The dough shouldn’t be cracking. If there are any cracks, use water to remove them. 
• Heat the cooking oil in a pan fry over medium-low heat (about 160 degrees Celsius).
• After 3-5 minutes of frying, the cheese balls should be golden brown.
• To ensure the cheese balls are cooked evenly, stir them around the pan.
• Once the cheese ball has finished cooking, place them on a cooling rack to drain any extra oil.

 Serving Suggestions

For extra flavor, add garlic powder, cheese powder and parsley to the cheese seasoning. 

How to store leftover Korean Cheese Balls

You can store leftover Korean cheese balls in the fridge for the days/nights you want a quick snack. Just put them in a ziplock bag or an airtight container and store them for up to 3 days. You can always make a lot of cheese balls and freeze them for future use. Simply put the frozen cheese balls in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag. They will last up in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to learn more about freezing cheese, you can check this article!

How to reheat Korean Cheese Balls

You can reheat the Korean cheese balls using the same frying process however this will take less time.

Nutritional Information

According to myNetDiary.com, 1 serving (100g) of Korean Cheese balls has 530 calories. It’s high in fat (54%), carbohydrates (44%) and 2% of protein.

How can I tweak the Korean cheese balls recipe?

These days, there are numerous cheese ball variations available. Cheese balls can be made using a wide variety of ingredients from the simplest recipe to the most complex. The mixture can be made using potato, dried fruits and the coat from peanuts. You can also choose if you want the flavor of the cheeseballs; if you want a sweet, salty or spicy taste. 

Recent years have seen a resurgence of the cheese balls as a snack, that have been simplified and served with no dipping sauce and just by combining the cheese ball with powder seasoning. The only filling is mozzarella cheese and cheese seasoning on the exterior. If you want an extra kick of spice, simply add chili powder. To get an extra crispy exterior, try adding some parsley and garlic powder. You can also use dipping sauce instead of the cheese powder.

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FAQs

What’s the difference between American cheese balls and Korean cheese balls?

There are several key differences between the American and the Korean cheese balls. The first difference is the shape. With regards to the main ingredient, the American cheese balls are made using milk and cheese cream while the Korean cheese balls are made of bread and potato flour.

Even though the main ingredients taste similar, both the coating and the filling are different. The American cheese balls have a coating of dried fruits or peanuts and a thick filling while the Korean cheese balls simply use powder seasoning for the coating and a melting mozzarella filling. In terms of flavor, the American cheese balls have a sweet taste while the Korean cheese balls are salty due to the seasoning.  

Conclusion

The Korean cheese ball recipe is ideal for family gatherings or parties. Enjoy while still hot to experience the crispness of the melting cheese! It’s the perfect snack for your children, they’ll love it! Let us know if you enjoyed this recipe in the comment section below!