Pearl Balls Recipe

Name: Pearl Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. rice, uncooked; 1/3 c. mushrooms, chopped; 1 lb. ground pork; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. ginger root; 6 water chestnuts, chopped; 1 to 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Put egg, sugar, soy sauce and salt in bowl and mix.
2
Pour over pork already in bowl.
3
Add mushrooms, 2 green onions, water chestnuts and ginger.
4
Mix well.
5
Roll into small balls.
6
Place uncooked rice on a towel.
7
Spread out.
8
Roll pork balls in rice until well coated.
9
Place balls on a piece of wax paper and put into a steamer.
10
Steam 30 minutes.
11
Take out with tongs and put on serving tray.
12
Serve with duck sauce, soy sauce or even mustard, if preferred.

463

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/2 c. rice, uncooked, 1/3 c. mushrooms, chopped, 1 lb. ground pork, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Pearl Balls 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!

Pearl Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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