Chicken and Sticky Rice Balls Recipe

These balls can either be steamed or deep-fried. The fried versions are crunchy and excellent for serving at drinks parties.

Ingredients

  • minced chicken - 450g/1 lb
  • cooked glutinous rice - 225g/8 oz
  • small carrot - 1, shredded
  • spring onions - 4, chopped
  • granulated sugar - a pinch of
  • tapioca flour - 1 tsp
  • egg - 1
  • black pepper
  • coriander - 2 tbsp, chopped
  • oil
  • fish sauce - 2 tbsp
  • banana leaves
  • sweet chili sauce
  • red pepper - 1, cut into strips
  • snipped chives

Method

  • Combine the egg, coriander, minced chicken, spring onions and tapioca flour in a mixing bowl. Mix well and season with black pepper, fish sauce and sugar.
  • Spread the cooked glutinous rice on a plate.
  • Put a teaspoonful of the chicken mixture on the bed of rice. Use your hand to roll and shape the mixture to make a ball. Repeat with the rest of the chicken mixture.
  • Line a bamboo steamer with banana leaves and lightly brush them with oil.
  • Place the chicken balls on the  leaves and steam over a high heat for 10 minutes until cooked.
  • Remove and arrange on a dish. Garnish with shredded chives, carrots and red pepper. Serve with sweet chili sauce to dip in. Make about 30.

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