Alex's Version: Chinese Pearl Meatballs

Prep:4hCook:25min

Chinese Pearl Meatballs! A popular dish in Chinese cuisine. These meatballs are typically made from ground pork that is seasoned with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other spices. The mixture is then rolled into small, bite-sized balls and coated with a layer of glutinous rice, giving them a unique pearl-like appearance. The meatballs are then steamed or boiled until fully cooked, resulting in a tender and flavorful texture. Chinese pearl meatballs are often served as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal, accompanied by a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. They are a beloved comfort food in China and have gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:29 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

2Steamer Papers

1.5 CupGlutinous Rice

2 PoundGround Pork

20% Fat

4 TeaspoonsGinger Powder

6 TablespoonsScallions

6 TablespoonsWater

Cold

4 TablespoonsShaoxing Wine

4 Teaspoonscornstarch

½ teaspoonground white pepper

2 teaspoonssea salt

1 teaspoonsugar

Instructions

Step 1

Soak the glutinous rice in a bowl covered with at least an inch of water above the rice for about 4 hours. While the rice is soaking, prepare the meat filling.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add ground pork (80% lean), ginger powder, scallions, water, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, white pepper, sea salt, and sugar. Stir to combine everything well.

Step 3

Line the steamer with liners.

Step 4

After 4 hours of soaking, drain the glutinous rice, and do your best to shake off any excess water

Step 5

Take about a tablespoon of meat filling, form a ball and roll it in the glutinous rice so that the whole surface is coated. Roll it between your palms lightly to ensure all the glutinous rice adheres to the meatball. Position the meatballs on the steamer liner with about 1/4 to 1/2 inch separation distance.

Step 6

Boil water. Steam over high heat for 20 minutes. After steaming, turn off the heat, and let the meatballs sit with the cover on for 3 additional minutes before removing the lid and serving.