Pearl Balls, 珍珠丸子 (Zhēn zhū wán zi), are meatballs coated with sticky or glutinous rice. They look like giant pearls because of the glistening sticky rice, hence. These are easy to make, very hearty, and perfect for sharing. This is a dish you’ll commonly find served during the Lunar New Year, celebrations, birthdays, and even at dim sum restaurants. These vegan Pearl Balls or Chinese Sticky Rice Pearl Meatballs are made with plant-based ground meat.I enjoyed these with a dipping sauce for a delicious small bite. Enjoy that stickiness and chewiness from the sticky rice on the outside and that meaty and hearty bite on the inside.