Shanghai New Year's Eve Dish - Addictive Meatballs

Shanghai New Year's Eve Dish - Addictive Meatballs

These savory fried meatballs are bursting with flavor, thanks to a perfect blend of scallions, ginger, and crisp celery mixed into a tender meat paste. Enhanced with umami-rich soy sauce, each bite delivers a delicious balance of aromatic and fresh notes. The secret to their irresistible texture? A clockwise stir to create a smooth, uniform mixture before shaping into perfect golden-brown orbs. Quick-fried to crispy perfection, these meatballs are juicy on the inside with a satisfying crunch outside. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re a crowd-pleaser that’s simple yet packed with bold, homemade taste. Try them today for a flavorful twist on classic meatballs!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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meat paste
200g

The aromatics

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scallions
30g
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ginger
20g
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celery
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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oil
3 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Chop the scallions and ginger into fine pieces.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Add the chopped scallions and ginger into the meat paste, then pour in the soy sauce and mix well.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Chop the celery into fine pieces.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the chopped celery into the meat paste and mix well.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir the mixture clockwise to form a uniform consistency.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Shape the meat into balls with your hands.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs and fry until golden brown, then remove from the oil.

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