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Chinese Pearl Balls with Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce

By: Almond Board of California 
"Seasoned chicken meatballs are coated in a layer of white rice, then steamed to perfection. Served with an orange-ginger dipping sauce and you have yourself a tasty, almond-inspired treat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lite soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice
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  • Orange-Ginger Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except rice and dipping sauce in large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Scoop and roll meat mixture into small balls, about the size of marbles. Roll each in rice, pressing rice into meat well. Place on steamer rack; cover and steam over boiling water 25 minutes, until rice grains are tender. Serve hot or cold with Orange-Ginger Dipping Sauce.
  2. Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by morris1128   view full review
I made Asian lettuce wraps.. I omitted the rice and sauted the meat instead of steaming... The...

 

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