Pearl Dumpling Recipe
Steamed mince ball coated with glutinous rice. It is a great finger food for gatherings, we love it!
Ingredients
- 70g glutinous rice, rinsed, soaked for 3-4 hours, drained
- 200g minced pork
- 1 shiitake mushroom, chopped finely
- 2 stalks spring onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2-3 slices ginger, chopped
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- Pinch of ground white pepper
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Place all ingredients, except glutinous rice, in a mixing bowl. Mix with chopsticks or fingers in the same direction. Mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat steamer and line steamer basket with a leaf of cabbage.
- Divide and shape mixture into 6 (or more/less depending on desired size) equal size balls.
- Roll mince balls in glutinous rice to coat.
- Arrange coated balls in steamer basket and steam in preheated steamer for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 38g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 75 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 23% |
| Total Fat 1.93g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.54g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 116mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 8.85g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.25g | 0% |
| Protein 5.17g | 8% |
