Sweet Corn Balls
Ingredients: Serve about 4 Persons
| Glutinous rice, uncooked | 1/2 cup |
| Lean pork | 5 taels |
| Minced dace fillet | 2 taels |
| Steamed Chinese mushroom | 3 pieces |
| Cooked corn kernels | 1/2 cup |
| Cooked peas | 1/3 cup |
Seasonings:
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Soy sauce | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | A little |
Preparation:
| 1. | Wash the sticky rice and soak in water for four hours. Drain and set aside. |
| 2. | Mince lean pork and fish. Dice mushrooms and add sweet corn and peas. Mix with seasoning. |
| 3. | Work the mixture into small balls (size of a lychee). |
| 4. | Roll the meatballs in the sticky rice till the rice covers their surface. Place them on a plate and steam for ten minutes. |
Smart Tips:
This is a high protein and low fat dish. It is good to serve as a snack or with rice. Sweet corn kernels and peas give a bright colour and is rich in fibre, keeping our digestion system healthy.
Information from:Department of Health 'EatSmart@school' - Snack recipes
