24 chestnut pearl Recipes

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.

dried porcini mushrooms, portabella mushrooms, thickly sliced, chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced, olive oil, butter, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, chopped parsley, plus extra to serve, salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, finely chopped, olive oil, sized carrot, finely grated, stalks celery, finely grated, pearl barley, dry white wine, vegetable stock, salt & freshly ground black pepper, slivers pecorino cheese

pearl tapioca (1/16 to 1/8 in .) or quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, canned coconut milk, salt (see notes ), fresh corn kernels or chopped peeled fresh or canned water chestnuts (optional), cornstarch, sliced strawberries

dried funghi porcini, olive oil, onion, finely diced, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, dried rosemary, salt and pepper, mushroom , such as chestnut, finely chopped, vegetable stock (from a cube is fine), marsala or 5 tbsp dry sherry, tomato paste, pearl barley or 4 oz red lentils, parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

water, pearl barley, salt, carrots, thinly sliced, fresh or frozen snow peas, cubed cooked chicken, sliced water chestnuts, drained, green onions, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, teriyaki or soy sauce, cider or white wine vinegar, garlic powder, grated fresh gingerroot

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, sliced mushrooms, frozen pearl onions, minced garlic, all-purpose flour, sweet vermouth, peeled roasted chestnuts, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh tarragon, dried cranberries

pearl onions (preferably red ), roasted, shelled , and skinned chestnuts; see how to roast fresh chestnuts ; (1 lb in shell or 14 oz bottled whole), unsalted butter, chicken broth, celery ribs, sliced 1/2 inch thick, shallots, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup), fresh thyme, dry white wine

chestnuts (see note , above), pearl or cipollini onions, chanterelle or cremini mushrooms, unsalted butter, chopped fresh thyme, chicken broth , or as needed, salt and ground pepper

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

butter, pearl onions , blanched 1 minute in boiling water, peeled, turkey broth or canned chicken broth, bay leaves, fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed or 2 lb frozen, whole roasted chestnuts, in jars, salt and pepper

cold water, kosher salt, sugar, peppercorn, capon , about 6 to 8 lb (mine was 4 1/2 lbs), potato, peeled and diced, white vinegar, butter, bay leaf, juniper berries (i omitted), paprika (i used about 2 1/2 tsp), cinnamon (i used 1/2 tsp & will a little less next time), chestnuts, boiled and peeled (i also broke mine apart coarsely), golden delicious apple, chopped, breadcrumbs (i used gluten-free bread), salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, white pearl onions, peeled, dry red wine

celery, chopped (choose a head of celery with decent leaves, which you can use as decoration), leek, greens trimmed, bulb split, rinsed and chopped, carrot, peeled and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, red wine, very thin slices streaky bacon, cornish hens, halved (or 8 chicken thighs), olive oil, all-purpose flour, pearl onions, peeled, celery, chopped diagonally, port, red currant jelly, heavy cream, butter, caster sugar, cooked chestnuts (not puree), available at speciality food stores

brussels sprouts, stems trimmed and outer leaves removed (about 5 cups), double-smoked thick slab bacon or 1/4 lb other smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-by-3/4-inch rectangles, white pearl onions, peeled, chestnuts , roasted, peeled, and quartered, low sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, fresh thyme leaves

sweet rice or 3/4 cup glutinous rice, dried brown dried chinese mushrooms, lean pork, finely ground, egg, lightly beaten, soy sauce, sugar, minced gingerroot, water chestnuts, finely chopped , fresh if possible, scallion, finely chopped

glutinous rice, ground pork, egg, lightly beaten, light soy sauce, sugar, ground white pepper, minced ginger, cornstarch, dried shiitakes, rinsed, soaked for 30 minutes, de-stemmed and finely diced, fresh shiitakes, de-stemmed and finely diced, fresh water chestnuts, peeled and finely diced (canned will work, rinse well), chopped cilantro, ripe mangoes, peeled and finely diced, red onion, finely diced, jalepeno, de-stemmed, finely diced with seeds, sliced scallions, rice vinegar, sambal, salt and black pepper, to taste

cooked medium pearl barley, cubed fully cooked ham, celery ribs, diced, sliced water chestnuts, chopped green pepper, diced pimientos, drained, sliced green onions, sliced fresh mushrooms, white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, italian salad dressing mix

water, divided, pearl onions, vegetable or beef bouillon granules, fresh cauliflowerets, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sliced water chestnuts, drained, chopped fresh spinach, minced chives, dried marjoram, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, cornstarch

chicken broth, pearl barley, chopped fresh mushrooms, chopped celery, chopped water chestnuts, chopped green pepper, shredded carrot, chopped green onions, garlic clove, minced, dill weed, dried basil, salt, red wine vinaigrette salad dressing