Porcupine Meatballs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Porcupine Meatballs
300 min.
4
177kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Porcupine Meatballs! This unique dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine succulent shrimp, expertly blended with fresh ginger and scallions, all wrapped in a delicate layer of short-grain rice. The result is a dish that is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these meatballs are a fantastic main course that will impress your family and friends. The steaming process ensures that the shrimp remains tender and juicy, while the rice adds a delightful texture that resembles the quills of a porcupine, hence the name! Serve them with a zesty ponzu sauce or soy sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you can easily make these meatballs ahead of time and enjoy them at your leisure. Each serving is only 177 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that is not only healthy but also a feast for the senses!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • servings lettuce leaves 
  • tablespoons scallions finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup short-grain rice hot for 2 hours (such as arborio)
  • pound shrimp deveined uncooked peeled
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • servings ponzu sauce soy sauce (available at Asian specialty stores)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Put half the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add the rest and pulse a few more times (half the mixture will serve as a binding paste; the rest will remain roughly chopped).
  3. Transfer to a bowl and add the scallions, soy sauce, and ginger, then mix by hand until well combined.
  4. Drain the rice and spread it on a plate. Form the shrimp mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  5. Roll each in the rice.
  6. Line a steamer basket with the leaves.
  7. Add the meatballs and steam until the rice is cooked and the shrimp is pink, 8 to 9 minutes.
  8. Serve with the ponzu or soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein41.48%
Fat6.79%
Carbs51.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
15.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.016956515934%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.9kcal
8.85%
Fat:1.29g
1.98%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.05%
Carbohydrates:22.04g
7.35%
Net Carbohydrates:20.99g
7.63%
Sugar:0.37g
0.41%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:839.57mg
36.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.67g
35.35%
Selenium:37.53µg
53.61%
Vitamin A:2010.99IU
40.22%
Phosphorus:312.5mg
31.25%
Folate:90.9µg
22.73%
Vitamin B12:1.26µg
20.98%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.22%
Vitamin B3:3.28mg
16.38%
Copper:0.27mg
13.3%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.88%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.76%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.57%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.66%
Iron:1.63mg
9.05%
Magnesium:35.73mg
8.93%
Calcium:73.43mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.87%
Vitamin K:6.55µg
6.24%
Potassium:209.38mg
5.98%
Vitamin C:4.9mg
5.94%
Fiber:1.05g
4.19%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.53%
Source:Epicurious