Pearl Balls

Submitted by Chef #DBLEE

"Steamed pork balls in glutinous rice"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice
• 1 lb pork
• 3 stalks green onions, minced
• 2 slices fresh ginger, minced
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. Soak the glutinous rice in water overnight; drain well in a colander.
2. Mince the pork and the ginger and green onions. Lightly beat the egg and combine in a bowl with the light soy sauce, wine, water, cornstarch, sugar, and the salt.
3. Take about 1 tablespoon of filling and form into a ball with the rest of the pork mixture. Roll the pork balls lightly over the dried glutinous rice until they are completely coated. Place the pork balls on a heat proof dish 1/2 to 1” apart place the dish on a rack in a pot, cover and steam over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes.