Dim Sum Recipe - PEARL BALLS

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250ml) glutinous rice, soaked in cold water for 1 hour

• 1lb (450g) boneless pork with little fat

• 2 tsp (10ml) ginger wine

• 4 tbsp (45ml) light soy sauce

• 1 egg , beaten

• 1 tbsp (15ml) cornstarch

• 1 green onion, finely chopped

• ½ tsp (2.5ml) sugar

• ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt

• ¼ tsp (1ml) white pepper

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 Method:   

1. Drain rice and Combine pork with remaining ingredients. Shape into 20 balls with wet hands.  

2. Roll each ball in rice until well coated. Arrange on two heatproof plates. Leave ½ inch space between each ball for rice expansion.

3. Steam covered in a steamer basket over high heat for 1 hour. Serve with prepared mustard, soy sauce or chili pepper dip.