Rice-studded Meatballs

cooking and prep time. 45 minutes. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup long-grain white rice
* 2 to 4 outer leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce
* 1 lb ground pork or veal or meatloaf mix
* 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry sherry
* 1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only), minced (1/3 cup)
* ½ cup canned water chestnuts, diced (¼ inch) rinsed and drained
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* ½ teaspoon Asian sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon white pepper
== Directions ==
# While waiting to prepare the meat soak the rice in hot water.
# Place steamer rack inside of a skillet and fill the bottom with water till it almost touchs the rack. line the rack with lettuce
# Mix all the ingredients excluding the rice together, drain the rice and place it in a small open faced bowl.
# Form the meat mixtures into small balls and roll them in the rice bowl to cover them in rice.
# Steam the balls in the skillet for approx 25 minutes.
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