RICE STUDDED MEATBALLS

Category: Chinese Appetizers 
==Description==
 
===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) 
*1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) rinsed and drained canned water chestnuts
*1 tablespoon cornstarch
*1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
*1 teaspoon Sugar
*1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
*1 teaspoon salt
*1/4 teaspoon white pepper
===Directions===
1 - While waiting to prepare the meat soak the rice in hot water.
2 - Place steamer rack inside of a skillet and fill the bottom with water till it almost touchs the rack. line the rack with lettuce
3 - Mix all the ingredients excluding the rice together, drain the rice and place it in a small open faced bowl.
4 - form the meat mixtures into small balls and roll them in the rice bowl to cover them in rice.
5 - Steam the balls in the skillet for approx 25 minutes.
cooking and prep time. 45 minutes. 
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==See also==
Category: Chinese AppetizersCategory:Appetizers
 Category:Recipes
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Category: Iceberg lettuce Side Dish Recipes
category:romaine lettuce Recipes
category:white pepper Recipes
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