Ingredients

1 lb. ground pork

2 T. chopped dry shrimp

1 egg

1 T. chopped scallion

1 t. chopped ginger

1 T. soysauce (light)

1/2 t. salt

2 T. cornstarch

2 cups glutinous rice (“sticky rice”)

optional - chopped water chestnut

Preparation

  1. Chop ground pork with 2 T. of cold water. Place the pork in a bow. Add the chopped dry shrimp (soaked first to soften), chopped scallion, chopped ginger, soysauce, salt, 1 T. of cornstarch, and an egg. Mix well until the pork is very sticky.
  2. Wash the glutinous rice and soak in cold water for 30 min. Drain.
  3. Sprinkle 1 T. of cornstarch on a tray. Put the glutinous rice on the top of the cornstarch. Wet left hand, roll the first small portion (about 3-4 tablespoons) into small ball. Roll in glutinous rice so that rice covers ball. Repeat, making as many balls as desired.
  4. Place meat balls in a steamer on a damp cloth (such as a moistened paper towel) and steam for about 30 minutes over high heat. Remove to serving plate and serve hot.