Jumeokbap

What is it?

Compact Korean rice balls come in a 10.58-ounce frozen package, each one shaped by hand into a slightly pyramidal form. Inside, sticky seasoned rice wraps around plant-based bulgogi and vegetables, so the filling is spread through the center rather than packed in one big pocket. They heat in about a minute in the microwave. Made in South Korea for Trader Joe’s, these sit somewhere between traditional jumeokbap and Japanese onigiri, with a firmer, hand-pressed shape and a vegan filling. In the freezer aisle, they’re closer to a small meal or snack than a full entrèe, and they’re easy to eat plain or with sauce.