Chinese Deep Fried Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs are one of the most common Chinese family food, which is also popular in Western Chinese food restaurant. They stand for reunion and happiness. See how the magic works.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Utensils:
Wok, bowl, serving plate.
Serves 3
Ingredients:
1 raw egg, beaten, whisked lightly
17 oz./ 500 g ground pork
2 water chestnut, finely chopped, optional
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. chopped scallion
5 tbsps. vegetable oil
Seasoning A:
1/2-1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry
1-2 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
Directions:
1. In a big bowl, combine ground pork with water chestnut, egg cream, 1-2 tsp. chopped scallion, 1-2 tsp. cornstarch, and seasoning A, stir clockwise until it becomes like a paste.
2. Form the mixture into tiny balls of about 1-inch diameter.
3. Heat 5 tbsps. vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering on the bottom and very hot, but not yet smoking, deep fry each ball over medium heat until golden, then drain well in a colander or on kitchen papers.
4. Remove to a plate, when cool enough to handle, serve then.
Nutritional information:
Servings per recipe: 3
Amount per serving:
| Protein: 26.7 g |
| Total fat: 35.75 g |
| Carbohydrate: 23.1 g |
| Calories: 521.5 kcal |
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