Pearl Tofu Balls
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Pearl Tofu Balls

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

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • glutinous rice 1 cup (dry)
  • meat 150g (ground)
  • tofu 200g (firm)
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 10g (minced)
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking wine ½ tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • sesame oil ½ tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 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
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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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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