Glutinous Rice Ball
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Glutinous Rice Ball

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Glutinous Rice Ball

About This Recipe

These savory Stuffed Gluten Balls are a delicious and unique dish, combining tender pork filling with chewy gluten for a satisfying bite. The pork mixture is seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, ginger, scallions, and aromatic sesame oil, then stuffed into delicate gluten balls for a delightful texture contrast. Pan-fried scallions add a fragrant base, while a simmered broth infused with mushrooms enhances the umami richness, making each bite flavorful and comforting. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main dish, this recipe balances juicy meat filling with a light, savory broth—garnished with fresh scallions for a finishing touch. A must-try for anyone who loves creative, protein-packed meals!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork 500g
  • gluten balls 200g
The aromatics
  • egg 2 large
  • mushrooms 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 20g
  • scallions 30g

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Add pork filling, a moderate amount of salt, thirteen spices, soy sauce, old soy sauce, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, and an egg to the mixture. Mix well until it becomes sticky, similar to making dumpling filling.
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Step 2
Step 2
Take a gluten ball from the package, make a small hole in it, and fill it with the meat mixture. Be careful not to break the gluten ball.
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Step 3
Step 3
Use chopsticks to fill the gluten ball with the meat mixture, making sure it is full.
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Step 4
Step 4
All the gluten balls are now filled with the meat mixture.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat a small amount of oil in a pot, add some scallions, and stir-fry briefly. Then, turn off the heat and arrange the filled gluten balls in the pot.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add water to the pot, covering about 2/3 of the gluten balls. Add a small amount of salt, soy sauce, and mushrooms. If desired, add chicken essence (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the liquid is almost gone.
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Step 7
Step 7
Garnish with scallions and serve. Adding mushrooms during cooking makes the broth more flavorful and helps reduce greasiness.

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