Shanghai New Year's Eve Dish - Addictive Meatballs
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Shanghai New Year's Eve Dish - Addictive Meatballs

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Recipe
Shanghai New Year's Eve Dish - Addictive Meatballs

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • meat paste 200g
The aromatics
  • scallions 30g
  • ginger 20g
  • celery 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • oil 3 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Chop the scallions and ginger into fine pieces.
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Step 2
Step 2
Add the chopped scallions and ginger into the meat paste, then pour in the soy sauce and mix well.
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Step 3
Step 3
Chop the celery into fine pieces.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the chopped celery into the meat paste and mix well.
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Step 5
Step 5
Stir the mixture clockwise to form a uniform consistency.
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Step 6
Step 6
Shape the meat into balls with your hands.
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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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