Ginger Scented Meatballs with Glutinous Rice Recipe

Name: Ginger Scented Meatballs with Glutinous Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 ml Mochi Rice (Short grain sticky rice); 150 grams Ground pork; 1 Shiitake mushroom; 5 cm Leek; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tsp Soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp Grated ginger; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 2 leaves Lettuce etc. (it is okay to omit this)

Servings: persons

1
Wash the rice and soak in plenty of water for about 3 hours.
2
Drain in a sieve well.
3
Mince the shiitake mushroom and the leek, and set aside.
4
Put the ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine until they develop into a sticky paste.
5
Form the mixture from step 3 into 12 equal sized meatballs.
6
Spread out the rice from step 1, and roll the meatballs around to coat them evenly.
7
Line a bamboo steamer basket with lettuce leaves (you can omit this) and spread out the rice coated meatballs.
8
Steam over high heat for 20 minutes to finish.
9
These meatballs are very good with spicy mustard, vinegar, or soy sauce.

211

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 ml Mochi Rice (Short grain sticky rice), 150 grams Ground pork, 1 Shiitake mushroom, 5 cm Leek, and more.

Yes, Ginger Scented Meatballs with Glutinous Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ginger Scented Meatballs with Glutinous Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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