Name: Snowball skewers
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) medium-grain white rice; 250 gram pork or chicken mince; 1 green onion (shallot), finely chopped; 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 teaspoon sesame oil; 12 small mint leaves; 6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Ingredients

1 cup (200g) medium-grain white rice

250 gram pork or chicken mince

1 green onion (shallot), finely chopped

2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tablespoon soy sauce

3 teaspoon sesame oil

12 small mint leaves

6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Method

1.Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Line a baking tray with paper towel, Drain rice and spread over prepared tray.

2.Place mince, onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and oil in a large bowl. Using damp hands, mix until well combined. Roll mixture into 12 balls. Roll each ball in rice to coat.

3.Place balls, in single layer, in a bamboo steamer basket. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Place over a pan of simmering water. Steam for 10-12 mins, until rice is tender and pork cooked. Cool slightly.

4.Thread one ball, mint leaf and a tomato half onto a skewer. Repeat to make 12 skewers in total.

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