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Sticky Rice Balls

By Darlene Schmidt, About.com

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Cook the Rice Balls.

Removing the Rice Balls from the Boiling Water

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Place some water in a large pot on the stove over high heat. When the water is boiling, drop the rice balls into the pot. They will sink to the bottom at first, then gradually rise to the surface.

Now turn the heat down to medium or medium-high, just high enough to keep the water bubbling nicely. Once the balls have risen to the surface of the water, continue cooking for 2 more minutes (3-4 minutes in total).

While the rice balls are cooking, prepare a clean surface on which to place them (a cutting board or your counter will work - or you can cover your counter with a piece of wax or parchment paper). Pour a few drops of oil over this surface (up to 1/2 tsp.) and "grease" it as you would a cake pan, or the balls with stick and you won't be able to remove them later (you will also need to grease the paper)!

Using a slotted spoon or small strainer, remove the rice balls from the water and place on your prepared surface.

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