How do you make rice balls stick together?

[otterlyslick]

I'm having trouble getting my rice balls to stay together. They keep falling apart, and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any tricks or techniques to make them hold their shape better? I'd love to hear your advice on making them nice and firm!

 

[KylieChan]

The first trick to get rice balls to stick together is to use the right type of rice. I suggest using sushi rice, short-grain rice, or medium-grain rice. These three contain more starch and are naturally stickier.

 

[Kath_]

Make sure the rice is slightly warm, use short-grain or sticky rice, and press firmly but gently—like giving it a supportive hug!