Pork Rice Balls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time:
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
24 Servings
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Calories
72 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Pork Rice Balls
Description
Pork Rice Balls feature ground pork mixed with fresh ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and scallions, shaped into one-inch balls. These are then rolled in soaked and drained sticky rice to create a coating that, once steamed, forms a delicate bite around the meat. The process involves soaking the glutinous rice to remove excess starch for better texture.
Steaming preserves moisture and tenderness in the pork, while the sticky rice outside adds a subtle chewiness contrasting the juicy filling. The seasoning balances savory and mild sweetness, enhanced by the fresh green onions.
The recipe is served with hoisin sauce, lending a sweet and tangy complement. These rice balls work well as finger food, appetizers, or part of a meal.
Variations using ground chicken, turkey, or beef are possible, though flavor profiles will differ based on the meat chosen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sticky rice glutinous
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 green onions chopped
- hoisin sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add water to rice. Swish around and disburse the milky substance. Drain and add more cold water repeating several times or until water is clear. Cover rice with cold water and let sit for 2 hours (or overnight). Drain and spread rice on a baking sheet. Pat with paper towels to soak up the extra moisture.
- In a medium bowl add the pork, egg, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and then fold in green onions. Roll into 1 inch meatballs and then roll in the rice.
- Place in a steamer (you may need to cook in batches) and steam for 20 minutes. Serve with hoisin sauce.
Notes
- Ground chicken, turkey, or beef can be substituted for pork, but this will change the flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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