Chinese Pearl Balls (Appetizers) – a delicious recipe with sweet rice, mushrooms, lean pork, egg, soy sauce, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Snacks & Appetizers
Servings:persons
1
Soak the rice in water to cover for 4 hours. Drain and pat dry. Soak the mushrooms in 1/2 cup warm water for 1 hour. Drain and discard the tough stems. Chop the caps finely.
2
Mix together all the ingredients, except the rice, until well blended. Your hands are best for this job. Form balls 1 inch in diameter.
3
Spread the rice on a baking sheet. One at a time, roll the pearl balls in it, coating completely. Set the balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate. The balls can be frozen at this point.
4
To steam pearl balls, put steamer in a pan or wok and add water so that it comes to within 1 inch of steamer bottom. Put balls on steamer racks. Bring to boil. Cover and steam for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
5
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474
kcal
Calories
19
g
Fat
33
g
Carbs
41
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sweet rice or 3/4 cup glutinous rice, 6 dried brown dried Chinese mushrooms, 1 lb lean pork, finely ground, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.
Yes, Chinese Pearl Balls (Appetizers) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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