High Protein Seoul Street Food 🍚😮🔥
Still sticky. Still cheesy. Still satisfying! 🙌🏾
Comfort food will always have my heart…just with smarter swaps 🤍
High-protein meatballs
Creamy corn cheese
Cauliflower rice instead of takeout rice
📌Recipe:
🍯 Seoul Street Bowl (High Protein + Low Carb-ish)
✨ Ingredients (1 big OMAD/ one meal a day bowl) or make it 2 servings
For the Korean glazed meatballs:
• 8 oz ground chicken
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
• Salt + pepper
• 1–2 tbsp green onions
Sticky glaze:
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free alternative)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp garlic (minced)
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Corn cheese:
• 1 cup corn (drained)
• 2.5 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp light mayo
Base:
• 1 bag cauliflower rice
• Salt + garlic powder to taste
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👩🏽🍳 Instructions
1. Make the meatballs
• Mix ground chicken + seasonings
• Roll into small meatballs
• Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 mins or pan cook until done
2. Make the glaze
• Add all sauce ingredients to a pan
• Let it simmer until slightly thick
• Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until coated + sticky
3. Corn cheese
• Heat corn in a pan
• Mix in mayo then mozzarella
• Let it melt into that creamy, cheesy goodness
4. Cauliflower rice
• Sauté with salt + garlic powder until hot and slightly dry
5. Build your bowl
• Cauliflower rice base
• Sticky Korean meatballs
• Corn cheese on the side
• Top with green onions + sesame seeds
👉🏾 Would you try cauliflower rice with this combo? 👀🔥
If you're a fan of Korean street food but want to enjoy it with fewer calories and more nutrition, swapping traditional rice for cauliflower rice is a game-changer. Cauliflower rice offers a lighter, low-carb alternative while still providing a satisfying texture and subtle flavor that complements savory dishes well. Pairing high-protein meatballs with creamy corn cheese gives you not only the sweet and sticky essence of authentic Seoul street bowls but also packs more protein to keep you fuller for longer. This balance between indulgence and health-conscious ingredients helps me enjoy my favorite comfort food without feeling weighed down. From personal experience, making this dish at home means I can control the ingredients—from using lean ground meat or plant-based alternatives for the meatballs to adjusting the cheese amount for creaminess with less fat. Adding fresh corn kernels into the cheese adds natural sweetness and texture, enhancing the overall flavor profile while keeping the dish satisfying. This combo is perfect for meal prepping or a quick dinner when you want something warm and comforting but balanced. Plus, the vibrant sticky-sweet-cheesy vibes bring the excitement of Seoul's street food scene right to your kitchen. Would you consider trying cauliflower rice as a healthier swap for your next Korean-inspired meal? It really surprised me how well it works!
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