Ingredients
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3/4
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6
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1
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1
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1
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1/2
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1 1/2
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8
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1
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Directions
Chinese Pearl Balls (Appetizers), These crunchy, bite size pork balls can be made ahead and steamed in the kitchen as guests arrive., A very good version of a classic Chinese recipe. I was planning on following it exactly, but was forced to use bamboo shoots instead of water chestnuts. I will certainly use water chestnuts when I make them again. I greased my steamer with some sesame oil, which added a little extra flavor. Next time, I’ll try to allow more time for the soaked rice to drain and dry naturally. I will also add a little ground pepper to the meat mixture. Regardless, these were delicious with hot Chinese mustard. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe with us., A very good version of a classic Chinese recipe. I was planning on following it exactly, but was forced to use bamboo shoots instead of water chestnuts. I will certainly use water chestnuts when I make them again. I greased my steamer with some sesame oil, which added a little extra flavor. Next time, I’ll try to allow more time for the soaked rice to drain and dry naturally. I will also add a little ground pepper to the meat mixture. Regardless, these were delicious with hot Chinese mustard. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe with us.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Soak the Rice in Water to Cover For 4 Hours. Drain and Pat Dry. Soak the Mushrooms in 1/2 Cup Warm Water For 1 Hour. Drain and Discard the Tough Stems. Chop the Caps Finely. |
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Done
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Mix Together All the Ingredients, Except the Rice, Until Well Blended. Your Hands Are Best For This Job. Form Balls 1 Inch in Diameter. |
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3
Done
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Spread the Rice on a Baking Sheet. One at a Time, Roll the Pearl Balls in It, Coating Completely. Set the Balls on a Baking Sheet Lined With Waxed Paper. Refrigerate. the Balls Can Be Frozen at This Point. |
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4
Done
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to Steam Pearl Balls, Put Steamer in a Pan or Wok and Add Water So That It Comes to Within 1 Inch of Steamer Bottom. Put Balls on Steamer Racks. Bring to Boil. Cover and Steam For 30 Minutes. Serve Hot. |
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5
Done
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Martha Stewart Entertaining. |
