Pearl Tofu Balls
These delicious **Glutinous Rice Meatballs** are a savory and satisfying dish that combines tender meat, fragrant tofu, and sticky glutinous rice for a perfect bite. The meat filling is marinated with scallions, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil, creating a rich umami flavor. Crumbled tofu adds a soft, delicate texture, while the glutinous rice coating turns wonderfully chewy after steaming. Steamed to perfection, these meatballs are juicy on the inside with a slightly sticky, aromatic exterior. A must-try for lovers of dim sum or home-style comfort food, this recipe is easy to make yet impressive in taste and presentation. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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glutinous rice🥩
meat🥩
tofuThe aromatics
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scallions🧅
gingerThe sauce & seasonings
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cooking wine🧂
soy sauce🧂
sesame oilInstructions
1. Step 1
Wash glutinous rice clean and soak it in water for several hours, then drain the water and set aside.
2. Step 2
Chop scallions and ginger, add them to the meat filling, then add half a tablespoon of cooking wine, one tablespoon of soy sauce, half a teaspoon of salt, and a proper amount of sesame oil. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3
Crush tofu and add it to the meat filling. Mix the meat and tofu in one direction until the meat becomes sticky and forms a ball.
4. Step 4
Shape the meat mixture into balls, roll them into round shapes, and coat them evenly with glutinous rice. Place the balls on a plate brushed with a thin layer of oil, then steam over high heat for 25 minutes, turn to medium heat, and simmer for 10 minutes after turning off the heat.
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