This Asian steamed dumpling has raw rice rolled over the chicken mince. Once steamed, the rice puffs and swells resembling a porcupine. It is a delight to look at and equally healthy and delicious to eat.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 250 gm chicken mince
  • 3 tbsp carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soya sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp spring onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp pepper powder
  • 1⁄2 cup rice (small, thin grain) Oil for greasing

Method

  1. Wash and soak the rice for 2 hours. Drain the water and keep aside. Place the chicken mince in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well and divide it into equal-sized balls.
  2. Roll these balls in the soaked raw rice and carefully place these small porcupines on a greased plate. Get the steamer ready and steam these on high heat for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove and serve these cute chicken porcupines with soy sauce on the side.