Steamed Meatballs
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Steamed Meatballs

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Steamed Meatballs

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork 500g
The aromatics
  • scallions 50g
  • ginger 10g
  • water starch 30ml
  • green vegetables 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 1 tsp
  • oyster sauce 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 3
Step 3
This step consumes at least 10 calories.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 7
Step 7
The dish is done, with tender and non-greasy meatballs in a delicious broth.
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Step 8
Step 8
Adding some green vegetables turns this into a complete soup dish.

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