Rice & Cheese Treasures

From Weelicious.com

2 cheese sticks (I used cheddar)
1 cup cooked rice, brown or white (it helps if rice is sticky, so if you're cooking the rice just for these balls, it helps to use a little extra water when making the rice)
2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds or Gomasio

1. Cut cheese sticks into 1/2 inch cubes (depends on brand, but each stick should make around 7 cubes).

2. Take about 2 Tbsp. of the rice w/ moist or damp hands (to avoid sticking) & place cheese in the center, rolling the rice into a ball around it.

3. Place rice balls into a steamer pot over boiling water for 2 minutes. If you don't have a steamer, place in the microwave for 10 seconds or just until the cheese melts.

4. Sprinkle w/ sesame seeds or gomasio.

5. Serve.

*** I used a steamer & think I'll spray it w/ cooking spray next time, to prevent the rice from sticking.

*** Definitely make sure that your hands are wet when rolling the rice! Plus, make sure to pack the balls tightly or else they'll fall apart while steaming.

*** I used white minute rice because I was lazy. :P