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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Jesse MacKinnon
[email protected]I've never had steamed pearl balls before, but I'm intrigued. I think I'll give this recipe a try.
Ciise faarax Xasan
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.
Las Pro
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my steamed pearl balls turned out hard and rubbery. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Rija Kanwal
[email protected]I love the presentation of these steamed pearl balls. They look so elegant.
okori moses
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a party appetizer. The pearl balls are easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Asim Khan Yousafzai
[email protected]I'm allergic to shrimp, so I substituted chicken in this recipe. It turned out great!
VoidPh0enix
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Duke Emmanuel
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.
Victor Mungai Wachira
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of steamed dishes, but these pearl balls were surprisingly good! The texture was perfect and the flavors were well-balanced.
Clint Winchell
[email protected]I made these steamed pearl balls for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
YOSSEF pes
[email protected]These steamed pearl balls were a hit at my dinner party! They were so light and fluffy, and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and savory.