Pearl Rice Balls
Dessert

Pearl Rice Balls

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Pearl Rice Balls

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • lean pork paste 100g
  • glutinous rice 50g (dry)
The aromatics
  • egg 1 (egg white only)
  • scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 1 small piece (grated)
  • light soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • sesame oil 2-3 drops

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
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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Step 2
Step 2
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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Step 3
Step 3
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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Step 4
Step 4
Steam the balls in a steamer for 20 minutes after the water boils, and they are ready to be served.

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