Steamed Rice Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe

Name: Steamed Rice Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice; 1 pound ground pork; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 dried shiitakes, rinsed, soaked for 30 minutes, de-stemmed and finely diced; 8 medium fresh shiitakes, de-stemmed and finely diced; 8 fresh water chestnuts, peeled and finely diced (canned will work, rinse well); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and finely diced; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1 jalepeno, de-stemmed, finely diced with seeds; 1/4 cup sliced scallions; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon sambal; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups glutinous rice
1 pound ground pork
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 dried shiitakes, rinsed, soaked for 30 minutes, de-stemmed and finely diced
8 medium fresh shiitakes, de-stemmed and finely diced
8 fresh water chestnuts, peeled and finely diced (canned will work, rinse well)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalepeno, de-stemmed, finely diced with seeds
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sambal
Salt and black pepper, to taste

1
Soak the rice in a bowl of cold water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
2
Strain and dry on a clean towel.
3
In a bowl, combine the pork, egg, soy, sugar, pepper, ginger and cornstarch.
4
Mix well then add the dried and fresh shiitakes, water chestnuts and cilantro.
5
Using wet hands, make small balls the size of a ping-pong ball, then roll them in the soaked rice.
6
Press the rice in firmly.
7
In a large steamer basket (or 2 levels) sprayed with a non-stick spray, place the balls, cover and steam hard for 30 to 35 minutes.
8
Make sure there is a lot of water to keep the steam going strong.
9
PLATING Place a small bowl of chutney in the center of a clear plate glass plate and surround with rice balls.
10
Place glass plate on top of another plate filled with rice.
11
In a bowl, combine all.
12
Let stand for at least 30 minutes so flavors blend.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups glutinous rice, 1 pound ground pork, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Steamed Rice Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Steamed Rice Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa

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