STEAMED PEARL BALLS
These little pork-and-shrimp meatballs are rolled in raw rice, then steamed until the grains resemble shiny pearls.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 25 to 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak shrimp, if using, in just enough hot water to cover, until soft, about 30 minutes; drain. Place sweet rice in a bowl and cover with 3 cups water. Let stand about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside on a plate.
- Place pork in a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add shrimp, scallion, ginger, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and egg and mix until well combined.
- Dampen hands with cold water and roll 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in palms to form a 1 1/4-inch-diameter ball. Roll the ball in the rice to completely cover with grains. Continue, using all the pork mixture.
- Fill a wok with 1 inch of water. Place a small heatproof bowl upside down in the center and then place a plate on top of the bowl, making a steaming rack. Cover the wok and bring the water to a boil. Place 12 to 14 pearl balls on the plate and steam, covered, until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, fill a bamboo steamer with pearl balls and steam over the wok. Serve immediately.
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tanka jhapali
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of steamed dishes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pearl balls were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful.
Mary McGhee
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I served these pearl balls with a dipping sauce and they were a hit.
marelise aldeia
[email protected]These pearl balls were a nice change from my usual steamed dishes. I'll definitely be trying them again.
Jamie Watson
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pearl balls turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked them.
Sal Tadeo
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls were a fun and unique dish to try. I'll definitely be making them again.
Kwagala Betty
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.
Bridget goldsmith
[email protected]These pearl balls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Rao Umair
[email protected]I love the addition of ginger and green onions in this recipe. They give the pearl balls so much flavor.
Shaima Elkamly
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Mary Gowan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steamed dishes, but these pearl balls changed my mind. They were so flavorful and satisfying.
Ammara Sheikh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a success. The pearl balls are light and fluffy, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and savory.
rupak rai
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the delicate flavor.