Shrimp Pearl Balls

Do you like simple but tasty food? :)

I would like to introduce this Chinese break-fast (or lunch, or whenever you feel like to eat them!). It is called "Pearl Balls" and the main ingredient is shrimps.

First, let me show you some photos of how they look like...
















One more picture from the source where I learned how to cook them...



So? Are you still with me?

Ingredients: Shrimp, Pork Meat, Sticky Rice, Vegetables (those you like, ie cabbage, chives, green onion), Salt, Sugar, Pepper.

Step 1 - Put the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours to 1 night.

Step 2 - Clean the shrimps and chop them with a knife (or use a blender, pulse a few times, but don't mash them too much or you end up with a shrimp paste without bits of crunchy shrimp).

Step 3 - Add pork, veggies, salt, sugar, and pepper to the shrimp, and mix well.

Step 4 - Make the shrimp into round shape and roll it in the sticky rice. The rice will stick on it like magic. =)

Step 5 - Steam for 10 minutes with boiling water. Serve with soy sauce or anything you like.


FAQ:
Q: Why pork?
A: It add some fat, because shrimps are low in fat.

Q: Why put sticky rice in water?
A: They will be soft in your mouth!

Q: What if I don't like shrimps?
A: You can use beef, pork, chicken, etc... Let your imagination guide you! :)