Steamed-Chicken Rice Balls with Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed-Chicken Rice Balls with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 egg, well beaten; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, finely chopped; 5 pickled jalapenos, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon salt; Lettuce or cabbage leaves to prevent rice balls from sticking; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water heated until sugar melts, then cooled)

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pound ground chicken
1 egg, well beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, finely chopped
5 pickled jalapenos, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon salt
Lettuce or cabbage leaves to prevent rice balls from sticking
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water heated until sugar melts, then cooled)

1
Rinse rice and soak for 2 to 3 hours.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Mix together the chicken, egg, onion, water chestnuts, jalapenos, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
4
Shape into 24 (1-inch) balls.
5
Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper.
6
Spread the rice onto a flat surface and roll the balls of chicken to coat with rice.
7
Place the rice balls on the waxed paper, cover with a second piece of waxed paper, and refrigerate or freeze for at least 1 hour.
8
Once chilled, you can transfer the rice balls to an airtight container, separating them with layers of waxed paper, and refrigerate or freeze for future use.
9
When it's almost time to serve, boil water in a pot or the bottom half of a steamer.
10
Line the steaming basket or top half of the steamer with the lettuce leaves, place the rice balls on top of the lettuce, cover, and steam over a rolling boil for about 30 minutes.
11
To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, and simple syrup.
12
Serve in a small bowl alongside the rice balls.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 uncooked short-grain white rice, 1 pound ground chicken, 1 egg, well beaten, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Steamed-Chicken Rice Balls with Dipping Sauce 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.

Steamed-Chicken Rice Balls with Dipping Sauce

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