Braised Meatballs in Eggplant Sauce
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Braised Meatballs in Eggplant Sauce

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Braised Meatballs in Eggplant Sauce

About This Recipe

These savory Asian-style meatballs are a mouthwatering blend of juicy minced meat infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, scallions, and a rich umami glaze. The meat mixture is seasoned with sesame oil, sweet soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then shaped into tender, bite-sized balls before being lightly coated in cornstarch or glutinous rice flour for a crispy golden fry. The dish is elevated with a vibrant tomato-based sauce, simmered with fresh carrots, green beans, and a touch of sweetness for balance. Served over steamed rice, these meatballs deliver a perfect harmony of crispy texture, succulent meat, and a glossy, flavorful sauce. Quick to prepare yet packed with bold, comforting tastes, this recipe is a surefire way to impress at any meal!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • minced meat 500g
  • rice 1 cup (150g)
The aromatics
  • tomatoes 2 medium (200g)
  • carrots 1 large (100g)
  • green beans 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 20g
  • scallion 2 stalks
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • sweet soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 2 tbsp
  • cornstarch 2 tbsp
  • glutinous rice flour 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Mix minced meat, cooking wine, ginger, scallion, garlic, sesame oil, sweet soy sauce/oyster sauce, salt, and pepper, stir well and let it sit for 20 minutes.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Wet your hands and shape the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a tangyuan. You can toss them gently in your hands to make them more compact. I made 30 meatballs.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat 1 cup of oil in a pan and coat the meatballs with cornstarch or glutinous rice flour.
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Step 4
Step 4
Fry the meatballs in batches until they are golden brown.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of tomato sauce, stir well and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes, carrots, and green beans, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 7
Step 7
When the sauce starts to thicken, add the meatballs and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with sugar or salt if needed.
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Step 8
Step 8
Serve the vegetables and rice, and pour the meatballs and sauce over the top.

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