Pearl Rice Balls

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

340 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
39g
Carbohydrates
11g
Fat
Pearl Rice Balls

These delicious and tender glutinous rice pork balls are a savory delight, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal. Made with lean pork paste, fragrant glutinous rice, and a blend of scallions, ginger, and seasonings, each bite offers a burst of umami flavor. The pork mixture is enhanced with egg white, light soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil for extra richness, then shaped into bite-sized balls and coated in soaked glutinous rice for a satisfying texture. Steamed to perfection, these pork balls are juicy on the inside with a slightly chewy rice exterior. This recipe is a fantastic time-saver, using store-bought pork paste for convenience without sacrificing taste. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, these fragrant, steamed pork balls are sure to be a hit at any table!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Instructions

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Prepare the ingredients. I used store-bought lean pork paste to save time. Soak the glutinous rice in water for over 2 hours in advance.
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Add an egg white, chopped scallions, ginger, light soy sauce, chicken essence, and a pinch of salt to the pork paste. Mix well in a clockwise direction and finally add a few drops of sesame oil.
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Use your hands or a small spoon to shape the mixed pork paste into small balls. Roll them in the glutinous rice to coat evenly and place the balls on a plate.
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Steam the balls in a steamer for 20 minutes after the water boils, and they are ready to be served.
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