Porcupine Meatballs

Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 217 calories, 27g of protein, and 2g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. A mixture of ponzu sauce soy sauce, lettuce leaves, scallions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 5 hours.

Instructions

1
Put half the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
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Add the rest and pulse a few more times (half the mixture will serve as a binding paste; the rest will remain roughly chopped).
3
Transfer to a bowl and add the scallions, soy sauce, and ginger, then mix by hand until well combined.
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4
Drain the rice and spread it on a plate. Form the shrimp mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Roll each in the rice.
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Line a steamer basket with the leaves.
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Add the meatballs and steam until the rice is cooked and the shrimp is pink, 8 to 9 minutes.
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Serve with the ponzu or soy sauce.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs
Servings4
Health Score10
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