Steamed Chinese Pearl Meatballs Recipe

Name: Steamed Chinese Pearl Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Ground pork; 1/2 Bamboo shoot (boiled); 1/2 piece Ginger; 1 Egg white; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or sake; 1 tbsp Chicken stock granules; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Sugar; 350 grams Mochi sticky rice; 1 clove Garlic; 1 dash Green onions or scallions; 2 tbsp Black vinegar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Doubanjiang (or ra-yu)

Servings: persons

400 grams Ground pork
1/2 Bamboo shoot (boiled)
1/2 piece Ginger
1 Egg white
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or sake
1 tbsp Chicken stock granules
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 tbsp Sugar
350 grams Mochi sticky rice
1 clove Garlic
1 dash Green onions or scallions
2 tbsp Black vinegar
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Doubanjiang (or ra-yu)

1
Finely chop the bamboo shoot and ginger.
2
In a bowl, evenly combine the ingredients from Step 1 with the ground pork, egg white, Shaoxing wine, chicken stock granules, salt, pepper, and sugar.
3
Form the mixture from Step 2 into balls.
4
Rinse the mochi sticky rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
5
Coat the balls from Step 3 evenly in the soaked rice.
6
Put the rice-coated balls from Step 4 in a steamer and steam them for 30 minutes over high heat.
7
Chop the green onions.
8
Roughly chop the garlic.
9
Combine the ingredients with the chopped onions and garlic from Step 6 to make the sauce.
10
Arrange on plate and serve.

680

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Ground pork, 1/2 Bamboo shoot (boiled), 1/2 piece Ginger, 1 Egg white, and more.

Yes, Steamed Chinese Pearl 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.

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Steamed Chinese Pearl Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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