Healthy & Delicious Pearl Meatballs – A Must-Try Chinese Classic

These beautiful, glistening Pearl Meatballs aren’t just delicious — they’re a beloved Chinese dish symbolizing reunion, luck, and prosperity.✨
Often served during festivals like Chinese New Year, they bring families together around the table in the warmest way.

In this video, I'll show you how to make these soft, juicy meatballs wrapped in sticky rice — a dish that’s fun to make with kids and meaningful to share with loved ones. Whether you're new to Chinese cuisine or exploring your roots, this dish is a joy to create and enjoy.

Ingredients(full list in the video!):
Glutinous Rice: 150g

Secret juice:
Green Onion 10g
Ginger 10g
Sichuan Peppercorns 4-5 (Optional)

Meat Filling:
Ground Pork 400g
(Ground Beef works as well!)
Ginger Paste 10g
Salt 1/2 tsp
Sugar 1/4 tsp
Chicken Bouillon Powder 1/4 tsp
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
Oyster Sauce 1 tsp
Starch 1 tsp
Sesame Oil 1 tsp

What You’ll Learn:
How to prepare and soak glutinous rice
How to prepare juicy and tender meatball filling
Tips for shaping and steaming Pearl Meatballs
The story and symbolism behind this festive dish

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00:00 Intro
00:36 How to Prepare Glutinous Rice
00:53 How to Prepare "Secret Juice"
01:31 How to prepare Meatball Filling
02:24 How to add Secret Juice to Make Filling Juicy & Tender
03:26 How to Shape and Roll the Meatballs
04:03 The Story of Chinese Pearl Meatballs
04:59 How to Steam the Meatballs
05:38 Time to Serve and Enjoy!