Rice Studded Meatballs Recipe

Name: Rice Studded Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 -4 leaves iceberg lettuce (outer leaves); 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb veal or 1 lb meatloaf mix; 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine; 1 bunch scallion, minced (1/3 cup); ½ cup diced rinsed and drained canned water chestnut (1/4 inch); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 -4 leaves iceberg lettuce (outer leaves)
1 lb ground pork or 1 lb veal or 1 lb meatloaf mix
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine
1 bunch scallion, minced (1/3 cup)
½ cup diced rinsed and drained canned water chestnut (1/4 inch)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper

1
Soak rice in hot tap water in a large bowl while preparing meat mixture.
2
While rice soaks, put a metal steamer rack in a deep 12-inch skillet or a wide 6-quart pot and add enough water to reach 1/2 inch below bottom of steamer rack.
3
Remove steamer rack from skillet and line rack with lettuce.
4
Stir together remaining ingredients (except rice) until combined well.
5
Drain rice in a sieve and transfer to a shallow dish.
6
Roll about 1 tablespoon meat mixture into a ball and roll in rice to coat, then transfer to steamer rack.
7
Make about 30 more coated balls in same manner (use all of meat mixture; there will be leftover rice) and arrange in 1 layer on steamer rack.
8
Bring water to a boil and set steamer rack in skillet.
9
Cover tightly and steam over high heat until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
10
Check water occasionally, adding more as necessary.

516

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain white rice, 2 -4 leaves iceberg lettuce (outer leaves), 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb veal or 1 lb meatloaf mix, 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine, and more.

Yes, Rice Studded Meatballs 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.

Rice Studded Meatballs

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