Steamed Meatballs
These tender and flavorful pork meatballs in a fragrant broth make a comforting and satisfying soup dish. Ground pork is mixed with scallions, ginger, eggs, and oyster sauce for a rich umami taste, then vigorously stirred with water starch to create a springy texture. The secret lies in shaping the mixture into delicate balls and simmering them in a light yet aromatic broth infused with scallion flowers. The result? Juicy, non-greasy meatballs in a savory soup that’s perfectly balanced—add fresh green vegetables for a wholesome finish. Easy to prepare yet full of depth, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort in every spoonful. Perfect for a cozy meal any day!
15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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porkThe aromatics
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scallions🧅
ginger🧅
water starch🧅
green vegetablesThe sauce & seasonings
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salt🧂
oyster sauceInstructions
1. Step 1
Grind the pork, chop the scallions and ginger, add 2 eggs, salt, and oyster sauce, and mix everything in one direction until well combined.
2. Step 2
After mixing, add water starch and continue to mix until everything is well combined, making sure to stir vigorously for a while to develop the texture of the ingredients.
3. Step 3
This step consumes at least 10 calories.
4. Step 4
Heat a small amount of oil in a pot, add scallion flowers and stir-fry until fragrant, then add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.
5. Step 5
After the water boils, reduce the heat to low and start shaping the meat mixture into balls with your hands, adding them to the pot one by one.
6. Step 6
Once all the meatballs are in the pot, turn the heat back up to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a smaller flame and continue cooking until the meatballs are cooked through. At this point, taste the broth and add salt if it’s too bland.
7. Step 7
The dish is done, with tender and non-greasy meatballs in a delicious broth.
8. Step 8
Adding some green vegetables turns this into a complete soup dish.
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