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Chinese Recipe : Pearl Balls

Ingredients:

• 150g glutinous rice (soak in water for 2 hours and let dry)
• 2 pieces beancurd (400g)

A:

• 2 tbsp water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Chinese mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp celery, chopped

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

B:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp MSG (optional)
• A dash of pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp water

• 1 egg
• 1 thin cheesecloth

Directions:

1. Squeeze out excess water from the beancurd by wrapping them in a cheesecloth and putting a heavy weight on top of it for 10 minutes.
2. Stir-fry 'A' lightly in 2 tbsp oil, add 'B' and the cornstarch; stir to mix and remove.
3. Add the beancurd and 1 egg, and mix thoroughly to a sticky paste.
4. Shape into balls 3 cm in diameter, and coat with the glutinous rice.
5. Place a thin damp cheesecloth on a tray, arrange the balls on it and steam for 20 minutes; remove and serve.

Note: This dish can be served as a snack.