Here's another fusion twist on the Thai Pearl Ball recipe. Indian Chicken Pearl Balls Ingredients: 1 cup glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, available at Chinese or Asian markets). I used black, brown and a lovely green version that lost most of it's color while soaking but still showed a contrast next to the other two options. 1 tablespoon of both black and white sesame seeds 1 pound ground chicken 2 large scallions (spring onions) minced (at least 3 tablespoon

I first made these in culinary school and have been in love with this easy and delicious recipe ever since. Granted you have to do a little prep over two days but it is so worth it. Be it for a snack or a meal, these delicious and protein-packed pearls of wisdom are a treat combining lots of flavor, protein, whole grain carbs and fun. Use one type of sticky rice or get wild like I did with three kinds..but make these you must. Original recipe calls for pork but organic ground