30 chestnut balls with Recipes

chestnut, walnut, hazelnut, dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), vanilla, acacia honey, sherry, dark cocoa powder, grated coconut

glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, available at chinese or asian markets), pork or ground, green onion (spring onion) minced (at least 3 tbsp), water chestnuts, minced, egg white, light soy sauce, dry sherry, salt, black pepper , to taste, cornstarch , or as needed, preparation, soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 6 - 8 hours (preferably overnight). drain well in a sieve or colander. spread out the rice on a baking sheet. note: drain and spread out the rice just before making the pearl balls, so that the rice doesn tsp dry out too much., mince or grind the pork if not using ground pork., in a large bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, sherry, green onion, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch., prepare the steamer for steaming., take about 1 tbsp of the ground pork mixture and form into a ball. roll lightly over the glutinous rice and place on a heatproof plate. continue with the rest of the pork mixture, placing the balls 1/2-inch apart. (you will need at least 2 plates). 6. place the plates in a steamer container or on a bamboo basket in a wok. cover and steam the pearl balls over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes, until they are cooked through. steam in two batches if needed., serve the pearl balls hot with soy sauce., variation, add a few softened chinese black mushrooms and/or minced ginger to the pork mixture.

fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined, bread, crusts removed ,soaked in water and squeezed before using, salt, egg, beaten, cornstarch, sherry wine, water chestnuts, finely chopped, cold water, vegetable oil, for frying, chinese peppercorns, salt

fresh shrimp, water chestnuts, chopped fine, bamboo shoot, chopped fine, fresh ginger, chopped, salt (i prefer to use 2 tsp of light soya sauce), black pepper (optional), white wine (sherry will do), cornstarch, egg white, deep frying oil

shrimp, minced (shelled and deveined ), canned water chestnuts, finely chopped, fresh ginger, finely chopped, onion, chopped, egg whites, cornstarch, olive oil, pepper, green onion, minced, garlic, minced

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, cream cheese, softened, water chestnuts, drained and chopped, dry vegetable soup mix, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped walnuts

ginger, cornstarch, cornstarch, sesame oil, ground chicken, teriyaki marinade, teriyaki marinade, green onions, finely chopped, water chestnut, finely chopped

cream cheese, softened, ricotta cheese, sour cream, sliced dried beef, finely chopped, shredded cheddar cheese, crisp rice cereal, crushed, chopped white onion, worcestershire sauce, blue paste food coloring, shredded swiss cheese, chopped, chopped white onion, chopped ripe olives, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced dried beef, chopped red onion, chopped green onions (green tops only ), diced sweet yellow pepper, diced sweet red pepper, water chestnut slices, cream cheese, softened, milk, black paste food coloring, breadsticks, assorted crackers

shrimp, peeled , scored down the back, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry, water chestnuts , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, refreshed in cold water, drained, and patted dry, minced fresh ginger, minced scallions, chinese rice wine or sake, toasted sesame oil, salt, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, rice stick noodles ( vermicelli), safflower or corn oil for deep-frying, plum or duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping

shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic , smashed and finely chopped, ginger, grated, scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, fish sauce, cornstarch, egg whites, soy sauce, asian chile paste (sambaal oeleck), sesame oil, sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped, panko breadcrumbs, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, grated, garlic , smashed and finely chopped, scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, asian chile paste (sambaal oeleck)

sweet rice (glutinous rice), ground pork, green onions, chopped, egg white, soy sauce, salt, sherry wine, bisquick baking mix or 2 tbsp cornstarch, water chestnuts, chopped

bulk pork sausage, ham, ground, green onions with top, chopped, water chestnuts, finely chopped, egg, skim milk, garlic clove, chopped

ground chicken breast, cooked shrimp, minced, water chestnut, minced, onion, minced, soy sauce, egg, lightly beaten, salt, ground ginger, vegetable oil, for frying, chili sauce (heinz), chopped fine green pepper, minced onions, prepared horseradish

tofu balls, olive oil, green beans, finely diced, celery, minced, zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, water chestnuts, finely diced, firm tofu, well drained, peanut butter, soy sauce, fresh parsley, minced, whole wheat or unbleached white flour, fruit sauce, fresh apple juice, or unsweetened bottled, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger juice, raw sugar, bragg liquid aminos, cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp. water

fresh uncooked shrimp, water chestnuts, drained and chopped, egg, lightly beaten, cornstarch, sherry extract, salt, oil (for deep frying), cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth

shrimp, shelled and deveined, water chestnuts, drained, eggs, green onions, finely chopped, cornstarch, ground ginger, salt, white pepper, sesame oil, prepared chinese hot mustard, orange marmalade, soy sauce, prepared horseradish, lemon , juice of, cayenne pepper, sesame oil (optional)

fat-free cream cheese, softened, low-sodium soy sauce, sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped, tiny shrimp, drained and chopped, wasabi paste , or to taste, toasted sesame seeds, divided