Steamed Pearl Sticky Rice Meatballs

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa provides a similar texture with more protein, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less salty.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

Cut pork belly into small pieces. Then marinate with the seasoning ingredients.

Transfer into food processor and process until paste-like.

Cut prawns into cubes and marinate with the seasoning ingredients. Roughly chop so they still remain chunky.

Mix minced pork and prawns together until fully combined.

Add chopped water chestnuts and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Roll into balls and coat with glutinous rice.

Steam over high heat for 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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