Comments on: Pearl Meatballs (Sticky Rice Meatballs, 珍珠丸子)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:26:27 +0000

In reply to Chris Mikula. This is wonderful to hear, Chris! I have a few more recipes using stick rice. Have a look if you'd like to try. One-Pork Stick Rice with Sausage, Stick Rice Chicken, Stuffed Sticky Rice Rolls and Stick Rice Dumplings.

By: Chris Mikula

Chris Mikula — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:02:51 +0000

Hi Wei!

My very first experience with sticky rice! These are so delicious! I’m always willing to try new things, but wasn’t sure how I felt about making these. I had to buy a 5 lb bag of sticky rice for a dessert I am making and searched what to do with the rest. I landed on your recipe and I am so happy I did! I will definetly make these again. Thanks!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:59:29 +0000

In reply to Patricia Bulleigh. What a lovely idea! Yes, it should work as long as the rice balls are still steamed in a single layer.

By: Patricia Bulleigh

Patricia Bulleigh — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:04:48 +0000

Could I stack the balls after wrapping them with the rice to make snowmen? Would they stay together? I would use carrot sliver for nose and black sesame seeds for eyes and buttons. Nori for scarf. Not sure about a hat yet. Or if a more traditional rice ball would be wiser.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 20 May 2025 06:43:34 +0000

In reply to Jody. My great pleasure to share!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 20 May 2025 06:42:51 +0000

In reply to Jody. Glad you enjoyed the dish, Jody!

By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 17 May 2025 16:29:58 +0000

Turned out delicious!

By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 17 May 2025 13:51:21 +0000

My meat filling is made. My rice is soaking. Can’t wait to steam these delicious looking rice balls later today. After reading other comments, I’m so grateful all the ingredients are very available where I live. I’m using your sweet and sour ribs recipe today as well. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Fri, 12 May 2023 23:46:59 +0000

In reply to Mel. I haven't made this recipe using other types of rice. But I don't think basmati rice would work. Regular short grain rice might work. But the final taste/texture would be different.

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:20:40 +0000

Hello Wei , thank you for this recipe . One problem I have ( I live on the Greek island of Corfu ) is finding glutinous rice .I usually use Basmati . Would this recipe work out if I used any short grain rice ? Many Thanks .