The humble rice ball, eaten in Japan for thousands of years, is seemingly more popular now than ever, with specialty shops opening in succession and billions sold at convenience stores every year.

These spicy rice balls are packed with flavour and surprisingly easy to make. Dip in oyster sauce mayonnaise for a tasty snack. Place the rice in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and ...

Set aside the formed rice and continue forming the rice balls until you’ve used all of your rice. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet on medium high heat. Working with a few at a time ...