Fragrant Steamed Pearl Balls

Name: Fragrant Steamed Pearl Balls
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 36 servings Arborio rice; 36 servings carrots; 36 servings cornstarch; 36 servings egg; 36 servings egg white; 36 servings ginger; 36 servings salt; 36 servings scallions; 36 servings sesame oil; 36 servings soy sauce; 36 servings firm tofu; 36 servings water chestnuts

Fragrant Steamed Pearl Balls is a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One portion of this dish contains approximately 21g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 539 calories. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 36. Head to the store and pick up sesame oil, tofu, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours.

Instructions

Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold running water, raking it with your fingers, until the water runs clear.

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Water

Rice

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Sieve

Drain the rice, and put it in cold water to cover.

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Water

Rice

Let it sit for 1 hour, then drain it in a colander, pour it onto a tray or cookie sheet, and spread it out in an even layer.

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Spread

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Baking Sheet

Colander

Wrap the tofu slabs in paper towels or a cotton towel, and set a heavy weight, such as a cast-iron skillet, on top.

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Tofu

Wrap

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Let the tofu stand for 30 minutes to press out excess water; then, using a fork, mash it until smooth in a large mixing bowl.

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Water

Tofu

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Mixing Bowl

Shred the black mushroom caps by hand, or mince them in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blot the water chestnuts dry with paper towels and chop by hand or with a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

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Water Chestnuts

Mushrooms

Ground Meat

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Food Processor

Paper Towels

Add to the mashed tofu the black mushrooms, 1 cup of the carrots, the water chestnuts, and the Seasonings. Stir vigorously to combine the ingredients.

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Water Chestnuts

Seasoning

Mushrooms

Carrot

Tofu

Add the egg, egg white, and cornstarch, and mix until smooth and sticky.

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Corn Starch

Egg Whites

Egg

Add a little more cornstarch if the mixture is too loose.

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Corn Starch

Shape the tofu mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and roll each ball in the rice so that the outside is completely coated. Line a steamer tray with parchment paper or waxed paper and arrange the rice-coated balls in the tray. Alternatively, place the balls on an aluminum pie plate with holes on the bottom.

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Rice

Roll

Tofu

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Baking Paper

Fill a wok or large pot with several inches of water and heat until boiling. Arrange the steamer tray or pie plate on a rack over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 20 minutes. Arrange the pearl balls on a serving platter and sprinkle on top the remaining grated carrots.

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Carrot

Water

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