Party Sushi Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Combine rice and water in a pan with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Reduce to low heat and cook another 15 minutes without opening the lid.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove rice from pan and allow to cool up to 2 hours.
8. 8
   In separate, non-reactive bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, carrots and green onions.
9. 9
   Add rice and combine.
10. 10
    Spread sesame seeds on a plate.
11. 11
    Take 1-2 tablespoons rice-veggie mixture and form into a ball, then roll it in sesame seeds.
12. 12
    Cover with plastic wrap until serving time.
13. 13
    Original recipe says it can be refrigerated up to 2 days.
14. 14
    For the Wasabi Ginger Sauce, just combine all ingredients well and serve along side the sushi balls.