Rice-Studded Meatballs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Rice-Studded Meatballs
45 min.
6
300kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a dish that is both delicious and gluten-free? Look no further than these Rice-Studded Meatballs! This flavorful recipe combines the unique flavor of ground pork or veal with the delightful crunch of water chestnuts, producing a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

One of the standout features of this recipe is its use of simple, wholesome ingredients that are not only easy to find but also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. The addition of scallions and a hint of sesame oil brings a refreshing taste that perfectly complements the savory notes of the meatballs. Plus, the rice coating adds a delightful texture that enhances each bite.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these meatballs are not only an outstanding main dish, but they’re also a fun option to serve at parties. Their elegant presentation on a bed of lettuce makes them look as good as they taste! And with a cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can whip them up during a busy weeknight without breaking a sweat.

Join the growing number of culinary enthusiasts who are discovering how easy it is to make a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. Make these Rice-Studded Meatballs the star of your next meal!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoon medium-dry sherry chinese (preferably Shaoxing)
  • tablespoon egg white lightly beaten
  • lb meat marinade mix 
  •  romaine lettuce 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup scallions white green minced ( and pale parts only)
  • 0.5 teaspoon asian sesame oil 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.5 cup water chestnuts diced canned rinsed drained ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper white
  • cup rice long-grain white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Soak rice in hot tap water in a large bowl while preparing meat mixture.
  2. While rice soaks, put a metal steamer rack in a deep 12-inch skillet or a wide 6-quart pot and add enough water to reach 1/2 inch below bottom of steamer rack.
  3. Remove steamer rack from skillet and line rack with lettuce.
  4. Stir together remaining ingredients (except rice) until combined well.
  5. Drain rice in a sieve and transfer to a shallow dish.
  6. Roll about 1 tablespoon meat mixture into a ball and roll in rice to coat, then transfer to steamer rack. Make about 30 more coated balls in same manner (use all of meat mixture; there will be leftover rice) and arrange in 1 layer on steamer rack.
  7. Bring water to a boil and set steamer rack in skillet. Cover tightly and steam over high heat until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Check water occasionally, adding more as necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein25.28%
Fat34.65%
Carbs40.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.21
Glycemic Load
15.39
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.7013043855195%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.29kcal
15.01%
Fat:11.94g
18.37%
Saturated Fat:3.89g
24.33%
Carbohydrates:31.06g
10.35%
Net Carbohydrates:29.55g
10.75%
Sugar:1.68g
1.87%
Cholesterol:52.92mg
17.64%
Sodium:450.21mg
19.57%
Alcohol:0.4g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:19.6g
39.2%
Vitamin K:21.2µg
20.19%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.74%
Vitamin A:868.32IU
17.37%
Iron:2.2mg
12.22%
Selenium:5.51µg
7.87%
Fiber:1.51g
6.04%
Copper:0.11mg
5.44%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.39%
Folate:20.52µg
5.13%
Phosphorus:46.8mg
4.68%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.76%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.3%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.3%
Potassium:113.33mg
3.24%
Magnesium:12.18mg
3.04%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.59%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.31%
Vitamin C:1.81mg
2.2%
Calcium:17.64mg
1.76%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious